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Why does a freely suspended magnet point in north south direction?
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∙ 12y ago
They align themselves with earth's Magnetic Field.
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoIt's because the Earth has a magnetic field with it's poles (more or less) at the south and north poles.
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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 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.
Why are the poles of a magnet called N and S?
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.
Where would a freely suspended magnet rest in?
it will rest in the middle of north and south.
What happens if a bar magnet is suspended vertically?
the bar magnet will become stable whereever it is suspended on the north pole as north pole=earth's magnetic south pole
Does a freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction?
Yes. A freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction.
What happens when a magnet is freely suspended?
it will rest in the north - south direction
What would a freely suspended magnet do?
A freely-suspended magnet will come to rest in a North- South direction -The pole which points to the north is the North Pole -The pole which points at south is 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.
Will coir rope give north South direction if suspended freely?
No, to get north or south you need to suspend a magnet.
Why a freely suspended magnet comes to rest in north south direction?
It reacts to the magnetic field of the Earth.
When a magnet is suspended or freely aligned in which direction will it alight?
Along an axis between the North and South Magnetic Poles.
When you suspend a magnet freely why does it always lie in north and south direction?
A magnet always points towards north and south if suspended freely because it gets attracted to the north and south poles of the earth. The east and west have weaker magnetism power.
Why are the poles of a magnet called N and S?
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.
How Freely Suspended magnet is used in compass for navigation?
A freely suspended magnet responds to the magnetic field of the planet Earth. The Earth's magnetic north pole is close to its geographic north pole, so a compass points (approximately) north.
Where would a freely suspended magnet rest in?
it will rest in the middle of north and south.
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.
