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Does a freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction?

Yes. A freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction.


Why does freely suspended magnet always point in the same direction?

A freely suspended magnet will always point in the same direction because it aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field. This causes one end of the magnet to point towards the Earth's magnetic north pole and the other end to point towards the South pole.


Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?

A freely suspended magnet always points in north - south direction. This is because its south pole is attracted by earth 's north pole and the north pole of the magnet is attracted by the earth 's south pole. when we hang it freely it automatically starts pointing in north-south direction. The magnetic compass also works on the same principle.


What would a freely suspended magnet do?

A freely suspended magnet will align itself in the north-south direction due to Earth's magnetic field. The north pole of the magnet will point towards the geographic north pole, and the south pole will point towards the geographic south pole.


When you suspend a magnet freely why does it always lie in north and south direction?

When a magnet is suspended freely, it aligns itself in the north-south direction due to Earth's magnetic field. The north pole of the magnet is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole, causing it to point in the north-south direction. This phenomenon is a result of the magnet seeking to minimize its potential energy by aligning with the magnetic field of the Earth.


What does a bar magnet do if it is able to turn freely?

A bar magnet suspended freely will align itself along the north-south direction due to Earth's magnetic field. This behavior occurs because the magnet tries to minimize its potential energy by aligning with the magnetic field.


Where does the north pole of a freely swinging magnet always point?

It will point along the magnetic field lines. If there are no other magnets around, it will usually point to the north. More precisely, toward's Earth's magnetic SOUTH pole; from most geographical location, this point is more or less towards the NORTH.


How can a north poles of a magnet help when you are lost?

The north pole of a magnet can help when you are lost because it can act as a compass. When suspended freely or allowed to rotate, the north pole of a magnet will align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which points towards the North Pole. By observing the direction in which the north pole of a magnet points, you can determine which way is north and navigate your way.


When a magnet is suspended in freely still air then which direction the north pole will rest?

It depends mostly on where you are located. Where I am, in northern Idaho, the north pole of the magnet will point about 21 1/2 degrees east of the north pole.


What Three properties of a magnet?

1. Magnets attract iron and other ferromagnetic materials such as neodymium and cobalt. 2. Magnets attract or repel other magnets. 3. In addition one part of a magnet will always point north when allowed to swing freely.


Will the north end of a suspended magnet point to the magnetic north pole?

true, if the the magnet is not labeled the north end will always point towards the north pole.


Why does a freely suspended magnet point in north south direction?

A freely suspended magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction because the Earth itself acts like a giant magnet with its magnetic poles located near the geographic North and South poles. The magnetic field of the Earth exerts a force on the magnetic poles of the freely suspended magnet, causing it to align north-south.