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Is the north -seeking pole of a magnet stronger than the south-seeking pole?
No, they are of exactly equal strength. If it were possible to construct a magnet where one pole was stronger than the other, it would be a violation of one of Maxwell's laws (specifically, div B = 0).
Why the magnetic poles of a magnet cannot be separated?
The poles of a magnet are not separate entities. There is no fixed part of the magnet called the North Pole or the South Pole.In a magnet, the magnetic moments of all the individual atoms are acting in the same direction, from one end to the other. We name one direction as the North Pole and one as the South Pole.So, even if the magnet is broken, the magnetic moments are still aligned in the same direction, and each of the pieces have their own respective North and South Poles.Note: by convention, we name the poles in such a way that the moment is directed from the South Pole to the North Pole, inside the magnet.
Is the left side of a magnet negative?
The left side of a magnet is not defined as negative; instead, magnets have two poles: the north pole and the south pole. The north pole is often associated with the direction a compass needle points, while the south pole is the opposite. The terms "positive" and "negative" are typically used in the context of electric charges, not magnetism. Thus, it's more accurate to refer to the sides of a magnet as north and south rather than negative or positive.
Where is a bar magnet's pull strongest?
A bar magnet is strongest at its ends, or poles. This is because there is a magnetic field, or B field, that is produced by the magnet itself. The magnetic field can be represented by magnetic field lines, which enter one end of the magnet and exit the other.For instance, in a bar magnet, the magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole of the magnet and enter the magnet at the south pole. Since a magnet has two poles, it is said to be a magnetic dipole.The magnetic field lines are most closely packed together at the poles, since it is a short distance to the opposite pole of the magnet. This is why a bar magnet is most effective at short distances. Picking up a paperclip from a centimeter or two away is much easier than trying to magnetically attract a paperclip to a magnet from a distance greater than five or six centimeters.
Although copper and aluminum are not magnetic why is a sheet of either metal more difficult to pass between the pole pieces of a magnet than a sheet of cardboard?
Even though copper and aluminum are not magnetic themselves, they can interact with magnetic fields. In the case of a magnet, the changing magnetic field induces eddy currents in the metal sheet, creating a magnetic field of its own that opposes the magnet’s field. This dynamic interaction results in the resistance you feel when trying to pass a metal sheet between the pole pieces of a magnet, unlike with a non-magnetic material like cardboard.
Is the south pole of a magnet stronger than the north pole?
Not if the magnet is symmetrical, and you define 'strength' in terms of flux density.Yes because it has a stronger attraction rate.there is no stronger or weaker for a magnet
Is the north -seeking pole of a magnet stronger than the south-seeking pole?
No, they are of exactly equal strength. If it were possible to construct a magnet where one pole was stronger than the other, it would be a violation of one of Maxwell's laws (specifically, div B = 0).
Can a magnet have more than 2 poles?
No, a magnet cannot have more than 2 poles. Magnets are always dipolar, meaning they will always have a north pole and a south pole. Any region on a magnet will exhibit either north or south pole characteristics.
If there was a magnet beside a compass would the compass point to the north or south?
If there is a magnet beside a compass, the compass needle would be influenced by the magnetic field of the magnet rather than Earth's magnetic field. The needle would point towards the opposite pole of the magnet, so if the magnet's north pole is beside the compass, the compass needle would point towards the south.
What is a true statement about the magnetic field between two magnets?
The south pole of one magnet is attracted to the north pole of the other magnet.
Why the magnetic poles of a magnet cannot be separated?
The poles of a magnet are not separate entities. There is no fixed part of the magnet called the North Pole or the South Pole.In a magnet, the magnetic moments of all the individual atoms are acting in the same direction, from one end to the other. We name one direction as the North Pole and one as the South Pole.So, even if the magnet is broken, the magnetic moments are still aligned in the same direction, and each of the pieces have their own respective North and South Poles.Note: by convention, we name the poles in such a way that the moment is directed from the South Pole to the North Pole, inside the magnet.
When the north pole of one magnet is placed next to the north pole of another magnet what happens?
Well, honey, when you put the north pole of one magnet next to the north pole of another magnet, they're gonna repel each other faster than you can say "get me outta here!" It's like trying to force two stubborn mules to kiss - it just ain't gonna happen. Those magnets are gonna push each other away like they're avoiding a bad blind date.
If the north pole of the bar magnet suspends the first nail by attraction what is the nail's polarity?
When turned on, yes they do. Even after turned off, some of the charge from the electricity involved will have slightly changed the material that is magnetized. The poles will be there, yet seldom very strong.
Are bar magnets stronger than horseshoe magnets?
There are some variables like what the magnet is made of and how it was initially magnetized. If a bar magnet is bent into a horseshoe shape to make a horseshoe magnet, the magnetic field will be more dense (stronger) across the gap of the horseshoe magnet than it would have been anywhere around the bar magnet from which it was made. And since magnets are strongest at their poles, horseshoe magnets can use both their poles at once while bar magnets can only use one pole at a time.
Why will opposite sides of a magnet never repel?
Opposite sides of a magnet, known as the north and south poles, will always attract each other due to the fundamental properties of magnetism. This attraction occurs because magnetic field lines emanate from the north pole and enter the south pole, creating a connection between the two. Unlike poles attract, while like poles repel, which is why a north pole will never repel a south pole. Thus, opposite sides of a magnet are inherently drawn together rather than pushing each other away.
How could magnetic rocks affect a compass and why?
In a regular magnetic compass, the needle is a magnet. One end is the south pole and the other end is the north pole. Magnets are affected by other magnets. If a magnet is placed near a magnetic compass, the north pole of the compass's needle is attracted by the south pole of the magnet, and the south pole of the compass's needle is attracted by the north pole of the magnet.
Which direction will a magnet point to and why?
A magnet always has two faces or 'poles'. One is called north, because it will be attracted to the north pole of the earth if allowed to freely rotate. The other is called south because it will be attracted to the south pole of the earth. The earth itself acts like a magnet. The north pole of the earth actually has a south magnetic polarity and therefore attracts the north pole of a magnet. A compass needle is a magnet in which the arrow that points north has a north magnetic polarity.
