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I would think the usual reason of getting lost is not following a straight path (going in circles). Human tends to favorite one side (because of inner ear imbalance), so the walking path is curved, and eventually you are back to the starting point. A compass will have set a more-or-less straight course. How to construct a compass with a bar magnet? I can think of two ways. You can tie the magnet to a string and let it settle with the magnet at the bottom of the string. The alternative is to find a puddle every so often, drop the bar magnet in the water, and let it show the way (if the magnet floats; it will be better if you can find a container to put water in and bring it with you).
What else can I help you with?
Breaking a bar magnet in half will produce?
2 new magnets
What happens when you break a magnet?
As you break a magnet, the remnant (broken piece) shall still remain a magnet with the same properties and poles. However, there is only so far a magnet can be broken. Visualize a magnet. Now imagine to have a knife that would keep cutting the magnet into half. It will reach a point that cutting the 'magnet' further would yield into a particle with no magnetic charge whatsoever. This is called a magnetic domain. Cutting a magnetic domain further would yield into a charge-less particle as it would be obviously incorrect to state that an atom of a magnetized steel bar would still remain a magnet.
How does the Earths magnetism help us find your way?
As such till now there is no proper or valid theory to prove or explain the cause of earth's magnetic field. A bar magnet or a magnetic compass alligns itself in the direction of earth's magnetic field. This process happens as south pole of magnet alligns itself to north pole of earth n vice versa true north pole is southpole of magnet. Exact location of places can be done by calculating the magnetic flux density n various other factor . . . . . .
What are some items you might find in your trick or treat bag that starts with n?
· Nestle Crunch Bar
What does a bar code symbol tattoo on the neck mean?
One meaning could be that you are just another item in this world.
How does a magnet might help you find directions if you are lost in the forest?
A magnet can help you find directions in a forest by using it to determine which way is north. By suspending a magnet on a string and allowing it to freely move, one end of the magnet will point towards the Earth's magnetic North Pole, indicating the north direction. This can help you orient yourself and make your way out of the forest.
How could you make this bar magnet rotate without touching it?
by keeping another magnet or attractive force
Is there a scale for magnet strength?
They are bar magnet ,horse shoe magnet ,lime stone magnet.
Is bar magnet a natural magnet?
no
What happens to the bar magnet as it nears the U magnet the bar magnet will?
Move towards the U magnet so that the poles attach.
The use of bar magnet in chemistry?
The magnet bar is used for stirring solutions.
How is an electromagnet different a bar magnet?
a electromagnet is bigger than a bar magnet
Is a magnet?
Yes, a bar magnet is magnetic.
How do you draw a small bar magnet?
because it is easy to convey from small bar magnet
Where is the magnetic field the strongest on a bar magnet?
The magnetic field is strongest at the poles of a bar magnet.
Is a bar magnet magnetic?
Yes, a bar magnet is inherently magnetic due to its alignment of magnetic domains within the material. This alignment creates a magnetic field around the magnet that interacts with other magnetic material or objects.
Is a magnet magnetic?
Yes, a bar magnet is magnetic.
