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What will happen to a compass needle when an aluminium bar is kept in between them?
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∙ 6y ago
Providing that there are no ferrous materials present - nothing. Do not depend on it though.
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What feature of earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
What does a compass needle do?
It points to true north.
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
What causes a compass needle to point to geographic north?
the pole of the compass is attracted to the earths geographic north pole
A compass needle points northward due to earths?
magnetic field
What will happen if you put a compass next to an electromagnet that is switched?
the compass's needle will point at the electromagnet
What is the difference between a copass and a compass rose?
If you mean the difference between a compass and a compass rose: The compass is the complete instrument. The compass rose is the degree wheel printed under the needle.
Why does a compass needle change direction when it is near a magnetic field?
Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.
What is the magnet in a compass?
The compass needle.
How does a compass needle respond when a compass is placed with a magnetic field?
If a magnetic compass needle is placed in a magnetic Field , its needle deflects and points in the north and south directions
How does a compass needle respond when a compass is Place with in a magnetic field?
If a magnetic compass needle is placed in a magnetic Field , its needle deflects and points in the north and south directions
How does a compass needle respond when a compass is placed in a magnetic field?
If a magnetic compass needle is placed in a magnetic Field , its needle deflects and points in the north and south directions
Is it possible to use compass needle at the poles?
Yes it is possible to use compass needle at the poles
What a compass needle be made from?
Answer:A compass needle can be made from any ferrous metal that can be magnetized.
What is the moveable bar in a compass called?
A compass magnet or a compass needle.
How did Oersted discover the relationship between an electricity and magnetism?
He used an electric current to affect the needle of a compass.
Which way does a compass needle usually point?
The needle, or "pointer", of a compass will always point North. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass
