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That's how magnets work: the north pole of one magnet attracts the south pole of another one. Why this is so is probably quite complicated (the Special Theory of Relativity provides some insight into the relationship between electricity and magnetism); better just get used to the idea that this is how it works.
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What are facts that proves the earth is a magnet?
- A compass needle always aligns along the north-south line - The earth stays in its orbit
What direction does the needle on a compass point when a horseshoe magnet is put beside it?
The direction of the needle will remain unchanged. This is due to magnetic forces, the needle will remain in line with the lines of magnetic force which flow between the north and south poles.
When Line of latitude run in a north south direction but are measured in what degrees?
No line of latitude is a north/south line. A move to the north or south is a change of latitude.
Does anyone know where the four corners of the earth are?
I believe this is a reference to the cardinal points of the compass: north, south, east and west. There is no exact location for east or west. For that matter, there is no exact location for north or south. Yes, there are the north and south poles, but when you think about it, they are on the same line, a line that extends infinitely far in both directions. So the north pole is not the location of 'north'. It's just the farthest north we can go and still be on the planet.
Is there ever a time when your compass will not point north?
Your compass will always point to the earth's north magnetic pole. That spot is about 940 miles from the real north Pole. Your compass only points to real north if you happen to be on the extension of the line that joins the two spots. Anywhere else, your compass points to one side or the other of the real north Pole.
What are facts that proves the earth is a magnet?
- A compass needle always aligns along the north-south line - The earth stays in its orbit
How does a needle on a compass align itself?
if a bar magnet swings freely it will act like a compass.
What causes a compass to behave as it does?
The needle of a compass is a magnet, and the earth is also a magnet. The side of the compass marked N is attracted to the north pole of the Earth, and the side marked S is attracted to Earth's south pole. The compass will spin to line itself up with the poles it is attracted to. However, if you have other magnets nearby, the compass can spin to line itself up with those instead.
A compass needle is a small magnet.It line up with the Earth's magnetic field lines what must me true about the polarity of the compass needle which points northwards geographically?
'Magnetic North' is so-called to distinguish it from 'True North' -it has nothing whatsoever to do with describing its magnetic polarity. The poles of a magnet and, therefore, a compass needle, are named after the directions in which they point. Since unlike poles attract, the magnetic polarity of Magnetic North must be a south pole.
Does a compass needle line up perpendicular or parallel to a magnetic field?
A compass needle will align itself with a magnetic field. It will want to lie along the magnetic field lines, or lie parallel to the lines of force of the magnetic field it is interacting with.
What direction does the needle on a compass point when a horseshoe magnet is put beside it?
The direction of the needle will remain unchanged. This is due to magnetic forces, the needle will remain in line with the lines of magnetic force which flow between the north and south poles.
What is the name of a line with which a compass aligns?
A needle
What is the name of the line which a compass align?
A needle
What is the name of the line with which a compass aligns?
A needle
What pole does a compass always point to?
To the Magnetic North - not True NorthThe needle of a compass points toward the magnetic North (in varying degrees of accuracy), because the line of the compass aligns itself to the Earth's magnetic lines. Despite popular belief, the North Pole is not necessary coincident or synonymous with magnetic north. The earth's magnetic field has, over the history of the planet, shifted, causing the magnetic North to be situated in places other than what is known as the North Pole.the needle of a compass points north and south pole thank u vary much
Why does a compass needle line itself up with the magnetic field?
a compass points the magnetic north pole,because the earth is tilted on an axis of 23 degrees, while spinning on this same axis.that is why a compass points to magnetic north and not true north.
What does a opposite rays look like?
like a compass needle, north and south are opposite rays on the needle. same for west and east. 2 opposite rays always make a line, and they share the same endpoint <-----------@--------------@------------> (the @ sign is the endpoint of one of the rays)
