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Because the primary purpose of a compass is to react to the magnetic field of the earth, it get affect by a nearby compass when the compass' magnetic field is stronger than that of the earth.
As the magnet is moved away, the strength of its field diminishes and the compass goes back to 'normal' - pointing north.
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A compass needle is a small magnet itself. When it is placed next to a larger magnet, the magnetic field of the larger magnet interacts with the magnetic field of the compass needle. This interaction causes the compass needle to align with the magnetic field of the larger magnet, causing it to spin and point in the direction of the magnetic field lines.
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Why does a compass needle spin toward the magnet when yu put it near a magnet?
The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.
How can you create a magnet?
...... rub a needle/other piece of metal against a magnet? I know that if you do that with a needle, then put the needle on top of some water, it will spin to point north.
How does turbine generate electricity?
it causes a magnet to spin and generate electricity through the aligning of the electrons in surrounding atoms
When might a compass NOT work properly?
A magnetic compass will not work near a magnet or any magnetic object. A magnetic compass doesn't work near the magnetic dip poles -- near Earth's local north magnetic poles or near Earth's south magnetic pole.
What is the function of liquid chamber in a magnetic compass?
The liquid is there to dampen the movement of the needle. Without the liquid, the needle would spin and jiggle about rapidly. Hence the need to slow the movement down - it makes the compass easier to use.
Is a compass's needle a magnet?
Yes. It's useful because when it's free to spin, it aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
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.
Why does a compass needle spin toward the magnet when yu put it near a magnet?
The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.The compass is a magnet too; and magnets attract each other. More specifically, the north pole of one magnet is attracted by the south pole of another magnet.
Is a compass needle a magnet?
Yes. It's useful because when it's free to spin, it aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
How does a compass needle move when it is placed in a magnetic field?
A compass needle may spin in a circular direction either right or left when it is placed in a magnetic field. It can also pull to the side that the magnetic field is most prominent on.
Is it possible to make a hanging magnet spin?
Yes. Placing a rotating magnet below it can generate a magnetic field that creates a spin in the suspended magnet. If the magnet is mounted on a low-friction axis, bringing an opposite pole toward one side of the magnet, then removing it, will add force to spin it for awhile.
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
How does a compass use magnetism?
A compass would not work without a magnet. Inside the compass is a magnet which moves to line up with the Earth's natural magnetism. The north pole of the magnet is attracted to the south pole of the Earth. As such, the magnet moves to always be lining up in this way. When you use a magnet, you can see this in action as the needle moves around to always point northward and from knowing this, you can tell which way you are facing.
What will happen to a spherical magnet when it enters the magnetic field of a bar magnet?
The magnet will move towards the south pole
Did Michael Jackson use magnet in performing his spin dance?
No.
What is formed when you spin electrons in a magnet?
It doesn't work like that. You can't make an electron have spin, remove its spin, or change the amount of its spin.What happens in a permanent magnet is that more electrons have their spin axis in one direction than in the opposite direction. Since the spin is associated with a magnetic field, that results in magnetism that can be observed externally.
