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Earth has both a positive (North) and negative (South) pole, just like a magnet. This property of Earth is what gives us the ability to us compasses, as the metal in the compass needle is attracted tot he positive pole, thus always pointing north
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoEarth has a molten liquid core containing iron. It is believed that as it moves or spins, it creates an electric current that causes a magnetic field around the Earth. The field is believed to be created by this dynamo action. The magnetic field makes the Earth act like a huge magnet so it attracts like one. That's why it pulls the magnetized needle in a compass and makes it point in the general direction of the North Pole.
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∙ 14y agoThe origin of Earth's magnetic field is believed to be due to currents within the Earth. Do some reading about the "dynamo theory" for more details.
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∙ 13y agoThe north pole of earth attracts the south pole, like a magnet.
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∙ 13y agoBecause God made it that way
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Where is the largest magnet located?
The earth, itself, is the largest magnet.
Do screws used in making furniture experience earth's magnetic field?
yes definetely coz earth itself behaves like a big magnet therefore screw will experience both gravitational as well as earth's magnetic field.
These are present on earth as well as a magnet?
Poles
How do you know that is not a huge permanent magnet earths core?
1.because earth acts like a bar magnet and we had imagined that there is a magnet in earths core
What are the differences between natural magnets and artificial magnets?
magnet which we get naturally from earth is called natural magnet e.g: lodestone.. while magnet made from magnetic material is called artificial magnet ...
The earth is a big what in magnetism?
Magnet
Earth has a strong magnetic field and is essentially a big magnet Where are the magnetic fields strongest on Earth?
Algeria haha
How close does a magnet have to be to metal to have an effect on it?
It depends on the gauss value of the magnet. Yourstood on a big magnet. It'scalled Earth. Youre a long way from the poles but it still has an effect on metals.
Do magnet can attract earth?
May be it may. But it need to be really big enough to attract there magnetic poles. But the gravitation of earth attracts the magnet towards its centre or to say towars the ground.
Why is the world an really big magnet?
i think the world is a big magnet because of its magnetic force field or the gravity in the earth i really do not know i am just gussed sorry i do not know a really good answer
Is the sun a magnet to earth?
Not a magnet, no. But it does attract the Earth and this is due to gravity.
If there was a magnet beside a compass would the compass point to the north or south?
because inside of the earth acts like a big magnet and the magnet points to the north
Can a big magnet make a frigerator float?
yes or no it depends how big the magnet is
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.
Why earth has magnetic power?
This is a really simple answer, as I am only 10, but the Earth itself is a big magnet, as it has a a core of molten iron. The iron in the core, acts as a magnet and therefore, exerts its own magnetic field. Sorry it is so simple!
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.
