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The Earth is not a magnet. Its magnetic field is generated by electrical currents generated in the interior; or rather by the net sum of a number of separate electrical current processes.
Nor is the strength or direction of the magnetic field fixed; it varies with time, and is well known to have reversed in polarity many times.
The 'axis' of the Earth's magnetic field is not coincident with the spin axis - it is biased well off to one side.
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An example of a permanent magnet?
An example of a permanent magnet would be the Earth. The Earth is one giant magnet with opposite poles.
Is the magnetic field of earth stronger near the middle of Earth or at the bottom of Earth?
the magneti feild of earth is stronger near the bottom of the earth beacause the earth s like a magnet and in a magnet the two poles are always magneticaly stronger than in the middle.
What you an example of a permanent magnet?
The planet earth itself.
Why won't a compass work near a magnet?
The compass needle is itself a magnet which is why it always points north according to the earth's magnetic field. If you place a magnet (Whose magnetic power is stronger than the earth's) close to the compass its needle will be attracted t the magnet and not to the North Pole.
What kind of magnet has a field that is about the same shape of Earth's magnetic field?
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Why is the earth said to be a giant magnet?
Because it is a giant magnet.
Is the sun a magnet to earth?
Not a magnet, no. But it does attract the Earth and this is due to gravity.
An example of a permanent magnet?
An example of a permanent magnet would be the Earth. The Earth is one giant magnet with opposite poles.
What is the biggest magnet on earth?
the world is the biggest magnet ever because the south and north pole connect
What is the name given to a natural magnet?
The natural magnet is present at the core of our planet earth.
What did on magnet to the other magnet?
it said i find you very attractive
What isTerrestrial magnet?
A magnet produced in earth; not man made.
Where is the largest magnet located?
The earth, itself, is the largest magnet.
Earth is what kind of magnet?
Its an electro-magnet - currents flowing through the iron core.
What is the worlds largest magnet called?
The Earth (world) is the worlds largest magnet as it is essentially a magnet The largest magnet (discluding the earth) is the superconducting solenoidal magnet of the CMS experiment on the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.
Why does earth attract a magnet if magnetic force is greater than the gravitation force?
Earth attracts a magnet because both Earth and the magnet have mass. The force of gravity acts between any objects that have mass.
Is the inner core of the earth a magnet?
no
