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When a magnet is freely suspended at its center it will set itself along the north-south direction. The tip pointing towards the geographical north direction is called the north pole and the other tip is called the south pole.

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Which poles on a magnet will repel?

Like poles repel, opposites attract. So a N pole of one bar magnet will repel the N pole of another bar magnet. And the same applies to two S poles.


What are the two poles on a magnet?

magnet has two poles..one is north pole n the other is south pole. the earth also has a magnet within it which has a dierction opposite to the direction of the geographical poles.i.e. the geographical north of earth is its magnetic south and vice versa. If a bar magnet is suspended freely , its one end is attracted to the magnetic north which is geographical south of earth n therefore that end of the magnet is called south pole.and the other end is called north pole.


When a magnet splits why does the polarity change?

The polarity of a magnet does not change if the magnet is cut into pieces. Each piece has the same polarity that it had before. In particular, if you break a bar magnet in half at the midline between the two poles, you will end up with two magnets N-S and N-S. No reversal of polarity occurs.


Where are the poles of a disc magnet located?

It depends on the magnet, most of them have poles on the flat faces, but some magnets are magnetised on the outside diameter. this means that if you draw a line across the flat face, the south pole is on one side and the north pole on the other side


How does breaking a magnet change its magnetic properties?

Breaking a magnet into smaller pieces weakens its overall magnetic field, as each piece becomes a separate magnet with its own north and south poles. The smaller magnets may have different magnetic strengths and orientations compared to the original magnet.

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What are the poles on a magnet?

One pole in a magnet which is n stands for north , and the other pole on a magnet which is s , stands for south. Those are the two poles on a magnet.


Why do opposites attraced on a magnet?

A magnet has two poles, called North and South. Take two magnets and stick the ends together. You'll find N-S and S-N stick together (attract). N-N and S-S push apart (repel).


Which poles on a magnet will repel?

Like poles repel, opposites attract. So a N pole of one bar magnet will repel the N pole of another bar magnet. And the same applies to two S poles.


Are north poles and south poles antipodal to each other?

Not necessarily - consider a horseshoe magnet for example, both N and S poles are close to each other. The N and S poles on the Earth are roughly opposite each other. Both poles wander somewhat, and the S pole is travelling NNE steadily at the moment.


What are the two poles on a magnet?

magnet has two poles..one is north pole n the other is south pole. the earth also has a magnet within it which has a dierction opposite to the direction of the geographical poles.i.e. the geographical north of earth is its magnetic south and vice versa. If a bar magnet is suspended freely , its one end is attracted to the magnetic north which is geographical south of earth n therefore that end of the magnet is called south pole.and the other end is called north pole.


Why do magnets make a N and S pole when you break a magnet?

When you break a magnet, the regions where the break occurred become the new North and South poles. This is because the magnetic domains within the magnet align themselves in a way that creates these distinct poles at the broken ends.


When a magnet splits why does the polarity change?

The polarity of a magnet does not change if the magnet is cut into pieces. Each piece has the same polarity that it had before. In particular, if you break a bar magnet in half at the midline between the two poles, you will end up with two magnets N-S and N-S. No reversal of polarity occurs.


Why does a magnet attract an iron nail to either of its poles but attracts another magnet to only one of its poles?

it has no north or south end its neutral so it goes to both but other magnet has both N & S so it only connects to others N & S so = nail=E mag = N & S so E=N & S but S=N & E so S only goes to the N side of the magnet


Where are the poles of a disc magnet located?

It depends on the magnet, most of them have poles on the flat faces, but some magnets are magnetised on the outside diameter. this means that if you draw a line across the flat face, the south pole is on one side and the north pole on the other side


How does breaking a magnet change its magnetic properties?

Breaking a magnet into smaller pieces weakens its overall magnetic field, as each piece becomes a separate magnet with its own north and south poles. The smaller magnets may have different magnetic strengths and orientations compared to the original magnet.


Where in a bar magnetic is the magnetic flux the strongest?

The magnetic flux of a magnet is strongest in its poles. There poles of a magnet are those points where the magnetic lines of force emanate and enter. The poles are termed as north and south. The north pole is also called the N-pole or the north-seeking pole. Consequently, the south pole may also be referred to as the S-pole or the south-seeking pole.


A magnet suspended on a string or floating in water will always point in this direction?

A magnet suspended on a string or floating in water will always align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north pole.