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One end of any bar magnet will always point north. This end is called the north-seeking pole.

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What is the type of force in a bar magnet suspended freely?

The type of force in a bar magnet suspended freely is magnetic force. The magnet aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, resulting in a net force acting on the magnet.


Why an ordinary bar magnet doesn't rotate and align itself with party's magn3tic field when you place it on a table?

An ordinary bar magnet does not rotate and align itself with the Earth's magnetic field when placed on a table because it is not freely suspended. For a magnet to align with a magnetic field, it needs to be able to rotate freely, allowing its magnetic poles to respond to the external field. When placed on a stable surface like a table, friction and support prevent it from moving, thus inhibiting the alignment with the magnetic field.


If a bar magnet is suspended at the center on a string and allowed to swing freely in what direction will its south pole point?

When a bar magnet is suspended freely and allowed to swing, its south pole will align with the Earth's magnetic field. This means that the south pole of the magnet will generally point toward the geographic north, which is actually near the magnetic south pole of the Earth. Conversely, the north pole of the magnet will point toward the geographic south.


Why is a small bar magnet able to deflect a compass from Earth's large magnetic field?

The small bar magnet has a stronger magnetic field, at least at short distances.


What happens when a bar magnet is suspended?

When a bar magnet is suspended freely, it will align itself with the Earth's magnetic field. The north pole of the magnet will point towards the Earth's magnetic north, while the south pole will point towards the magnetic south. This alignment occurs due to the magnetic forces acting on the magnet, allowing it to rotate until it reaches a stable equilibrium position.

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How do you make a compass using a bar magnet?

I guess the easiest way to make it turn quite freely is to can hang it from a string.


What is the type of force in a bar magnet suspended freely?

The type of force in a bar magnet suspended freely is magnetic force. The magnet aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, resulting in a net force acting on the magnet.


Why an ordinary bar magnet doesn't rotate and align itself with party's magn3tic field when you place it on a table?

An ordinary bar magnet does not rotate and align itself with the Earth's magnetic field when placed on a table because it is not freely suspended. For a magnet to align with a magnetic field, it needs to be able to rotate freely, allowing its magnetic poles to respond to the external field. When placed on a stable surface like a table, friction and support prevent it from moving, thus inhibiting the alignment with the magnetic field.


If a bar magnet is suspended at the center on a string and allowed to swing freely in what direction will its south pole point?

When a bar magnet is suspended freely and allowed to swing, its south pole will align with the Earth's magnetic field. This means that the south pole of the magnet will generally point toward the geographic north, which is actually near the magnetic south pole of the Earth. Conversely, the north pole of the magnet will point toward the geographic south.


You are given a bar magnet how will you find out the west direction?

The sun sets in the West and rises in the East. Unless the bar magnet has its N pole marked, it is of little use, you can get it to point N/S by freely suspending it but you will not be able to tell east from west. The direction the sun is moving is more relevant.


Why is a small bar magnet able to deflect a compass from Earth's large magnetic field?

The small bar magnet has a stronger magnetic field, at least at short distances.


How can you use a bar magnet and a length of string to make a compass?

Fill the container about half full of water. Float a leaf on the surface of the water, and float the needle on the leaf. That'll be a beautiful demonstration. I think I'll make one, and I thank you for the idea.


What happens when a bar magnet is suspended?

When a bar magnet is suspended freely, it will align itself with the Earth's magnetic field. The north pole of the magnet will point towards the Earth's magnetic north, while the south pole will point towards the magnetic south. This alignment occurs due to the magnetic forces acting on the magnet, allowing it to rotate until it reaches a stable equilibrium position.


Is there a scale for magnet strength?

They are bar magnet ,horse shoe magnet ,lime stone magnet.


Is bar magnet a natural magnet?

no


What happens to the bar magnet as it nears the U magnet the bar magnet will?

Move towards the U magnet so that the poles attach.


Why does a bar magnet placed in S-N direction turn towards N-S direction when torque acting on it is zero?

If the bar magnet turned then there was a torque acting upon it. Torque is defined as a turning force or moment.