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Yes, a stone that is balanced and polarized can function as a compass if it possesses magnetic properties. When a polarized stone is aligned with Earth's magnetic field, it can indicate direction based on the orientation of its magnetic poles. However, most stones do not have significant magnetic properties, so typically, materials like magnetite are used for compass applications. In summary, while theoretically possible, practical use would depend on the specific properties of the stone.
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What did the vikings call magnets?
As a compass. They dangled the metallic stone from a string, knowing it would point north.
What was the name of the stone used by early sailors as a primitive compass?
The stone used by early sailors as a primitive compass was called a lodestone. Lodestones are naturally magnetized rocks that were used to help sailors navigate by aligning with the Earth's magnetic field.
How does the ancient Chinese compass work?
They used a special load stone with natural magnet inside.
Mens looks a bit like a compass brand uk green or yellow?
stone island!
Are the oakley flak jackets polarized?
Not all pairs are. You have to buy Polarized lenses for them to be polarized.
Is an SCR polarized?
is s.c.r polarized
Can a laser be polarized?
Yes, they are almost always polarized.
A compass has a small balanced pointer that always points north-south this is because?
the compass needle is magnetized and aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field, which causes it to point north-south. This allows travelers to determine their direction accurately by observing the alignment of the compass needle with the Earth's magnetic field.
When was Kaenon Polarized created?
Kaenon Polarized was created in 2001.
Light that has passed through a polarizing filter is called?
polarized light
What are GPL lenses are they polarized?
In reference to Ray-Ban sunglasses, their GPL lenses are polarized. The GPL stands for Glass Polarized Lens.
How would a southern hemisphere compass differ from a northern hemisphere compass?
The Southern Hemisphere compass will naturally align it self with the South Poleanswer 2 A compass designed to work in the southern hemisphere will have the needle/card balanced differently, for in the S hemisphere the S pole will cause the compass to dip slightly - and opposite to the northern hemisphere.The compass manufacturers divide the Earth into five zones for balance. Some folk need a compass that is insensitive to this effect, (e.g. Army) and for this they choose to have the needle a smaller part of the weight balanced on the pivot, and have a liquid filled compass.Regarding the first sentence above, the compass needle actually aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location - which will still result in a N - S alignment.
