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It is still a needle, but could be referred to as a compass needle.

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Where does the needle point when you sail with a magnetized needle?

When you sail with a magnetized needle, it will point towards the magnetic north pole. This is because the needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which is used for navigation purposes.


What is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely?

A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.


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A compass needle is a magnetized steel needle that aligns with the Earth's magnetic field. Its use allows for determining directions such as north, south, east, and west.


Is a compass affected by the earths magnetic field?

Yes, a compass works by aligning itself with the Earth's magnetic field to determine direction. The needle in a compass is magnetized and will point towards the Earth's magnetic north pole.


What do the poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with?

The poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north and south poles. This alignment helps the needle to indicate the direction of north.


How does a magnetized needle work?

The magnetic field of earth exerts a torque on the needle, pulling one end or pole of the needle toward the Earth's North magnetic pole, and the other toward the South magnetic. The needle is mounted on a low-friction pivot point, in better magnetized needle a jewel bearing, so it can turn easily. When the magnetized needle is held level, the needle turns until, after a few seconds to allow oscillations to die out, one end points toward the North magnetic pole.


Why does stroking a needle with a magnet make it magnetic?

Stroking a needle with a magnet aligns the magnetic domains in the needle material in the same direction, causing the needle to become magnetized. This alignment of domains creates a magnetic field in the needle, giving it magnetic properties.


The south pole of the compass needle will be attracted to earths?

North pole. The north pole of a compass needle has "S" on it, and the south pole of the needle has "N" on it. Opposites attract, similar poles repel.


What happens when you rub a needle on a magnet?

Rubbing a needle on a magnet will align the domains within the needle in the same direction as the magnetic field of the magnet. This causes the needle to become magnetized and exhibit magnetic properties itself.


What causes a compass needle to point to geographic north?

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Is the compass magnetic needle attracted to the south pole?

To the magnetic north pole


A magnetized compass needle usually aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field and points?

towards the magnetic North Pole.