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What is a magnet's terminal?
A magnet's terminal is the point or surface at which the magnetic field lines begin or end. It is where the magnetic force is concentrated and strongest. Magnetic field lines always form closed loops, so there is no true "beginning" or "end" to a magnet's field lines, but the terminal point is where they appear to emerge or disappear.
If you hang a magnet on a piece of string what would it do?
If you hang a magnet on a piece of string, the magnet will align itself in the magnetic field of the Earth and point in a north-south direction. This is because the magnet is trying to align with the Earth's magnetic field.
Why does a frerely suspended magnetalways point in north south direction?
A freely suspended magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction because of Earth's magnetic field. The magnet's north pole is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole, causing it to point north. This behavior is due to the magnet's ability to align with the direction of the magnetic field lines present in the Earth's magnetic field.
Does the magnetic field go from north to south or south to north?
The magnetic field lines go from the north pole to the south pole outside the magnet and from the south pole to the north pole inside the magnet.
If you hang a magnet on a piece of cotton which way would it point?
The magnet would point towards either the North or South pole, depending on the orientation of the magnet. This is due to the Earth's magnetic field which influences the alignment of the magnet.
At which point is the magnetic field the strongest?
The magnetic field is strongest at the point closest to the magnet.
What is the neutral point of the magnet?
In a combined magnetic field, a neutral point is a place where the magnetic field is zero
In which direction do magnetic field lines point from the south pole to the north pole of a magnet?
Magnetic field lines point from the south pole to the north pole of a magnet.
What happens when a compass is brought closer to a magnet?
When a compass is brought closer to a magnet, the compass needle will align itself with the magnetic field of the magnet. This alignment occurs because the magnetic field of the compass interacts with the magnetic field of the magnet, causing the needle to point towards the magnet.
What causes the magnetic compass to react with a magnet?
The compass needle is a small bar magnet balanced on a pin. It swivels freely on this balance point. This is how it can align with the magnetic field of the Earth to show what direction magnetic north is. When you introduce another magnetic field, like from a magnet in close proximity, the needle will align with these local fields since their field strength is stronger than Earth's magnetic field - locally.
Does the temperature of a magnet effect its magnetic field?
Not until the magnet reaches its "Curie point" or temperature. Then magnetic activity ceases.
What is the definition of a magnet?
A permanent magnet is a magnet that has been manufactured to "permanently" hold its magnetic field. Ferromagnetic material of a desired shape is heated above its Curie point, exposed to a large electromagnetic field, and cooled slowly while being held in that field. This allows the magnetic domains in the material to align themselves with the field of the electromagnet. Further, when the material cools below its Curie point, the magnetic domains will remain in the position they are in when the electromagnet is shut off. The magnet is now a permanent magnet; the magnet "holds" the magnetic field "imprinted" on it.
What would happen when a bar magnet is held in the air by string?
When a bar magnet is held in the air by a string, it will align itself along the Earth's magnetic field lines. One end of the magnet will point north while the other end will point south. This behavior is due to the interaction between the bar magnet's magnetic field and the Earth's magnetic field.
What is a magnet's terminal?
A magnet's terminal is the point or surface at which the magnetic field lines begin or end. It is where the magnetic force is concentrated and strongest. Magnetic field lines always form closed loops, so there is no true "beginning" or "end" to a magnet's field lines, but the terminal point is where they appear to emerge or disappear.
If you hang a magnet on a piece of string what would it do?
If you hang a magnet on a piece of string, the magnet will align itself in the magnetic field of the Earth and point in a north-south direction. This is because the magnet is trying to align with the Earth's magnetic field.
Why does a frerely suspended magnetalways point in north south direction?
A freely suspended magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction because of Earth's magnetic field. The magnet's north pole is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole, causing it to point north. This behavior is due to the magnet's ability to align with the direction of the magnetic field lines present in the Earth's magnetic field.
Why does a compass spin when it is placed next to a magnet?
Because the primary purpose of a compass is to react to the magnetic field of the earth, it get affect by a nearby compass when the compass' magnetic field is stronger than that of the earth. As the magnet is moved away, the strength of its field diminishes and the compass goes back to 'normal' - pointing north.
