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A Compass!
A common science experiment involves rubbing a magnet down a needle (only one way!) and putting it in a "boat" in a bowl of water to demonstrate a simple compass!
The Earth has a core of iron. This makes a magnetic field, with north pointing (almost*) at the north pole, and south at the south pole.
*Magnetic north is not the north pole. Actually, compasses point to a place in northern Canada
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What does the painted point of a compass always always point North?
The painted end of the compass needle is magnetized. That magnetism is drawn toward the earth's magnetic field, which is to the north.AnswerA compass needle is a tiny magnet, with a north pole and a south pole. These poles are named after the direction in which they point, so the 'painted end' (north) of a compass needle points north because the needle aligns itself with the earth's magnetic field. Magnetic North is the name given to a location, close to True North, whose magnetic polarity is south -which is whyit attracts the north pole of the compass needle.
What is the name of the creatures that drift freely in water ecosystems?
Nekton.
What is the name of the 1200s French crusader who shaved a magnet into a sphere and observed magnetic poles?
The crusader you are referring to is Petrus Peregrinus. He is credited with creating one of the earliest known recorded descriptions of a magnetized needle compass and studying the properties of magnets.
What is the name for a rock mass or mountain peak shaped like a needle?
aiguille
What is the name of the liquid magnetic substance?
Ferrofluid is the name of the liquid magnetic substance. It is composed of tiny magnetic particles suspended in a carrier fluid, like oil or water. Ferrofluid is known for its unique properties, such as becoming magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field.
What does the painted point of a compass always always point North?
The painted end of the compass needle is magnetized. That magnetism is drawn toward the earth's magnetic field, which is to the north.AnswerA compass needle is a tiny magnet, with a north pole and a south pole. These poles are named after the direction in which they point, so the 'painted end' (north) of a compass needle points north because the needle aligns itself with the earth's magnetic field. Magnetic North is the name given to a location, close to True North, whose magnetic polarity is south -which is whyit attracts the north pole of the compass needle.
What is the name of the weight that swings back and forth on a fixed rod in a famous Edgar Allan Poe story?
A pendulum Pendulum: a body that swings freely from a fixed point. In Poe's story the weighted body at the base was actually a very sharp blade.Pendulum
What is the name of a compass needle?
The needle in a compass is typically called a magnetic needle or magnetic pointer.
Is there another name for needle file?
a needle file can be called a wanger
What is the name of a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops?
Yarn needle
How does the Space Needle look like?
From its name a space needle is a tower that has a space ship look on top and a needle on above it. Thus, it is called a "space needle."
What is the name of the opening of a needle?
the EYE
What is the Scientific name for the Shepherds needle?
The scientific name for Shepherds needle is Scandix pecten-veneris.
What is the fear of Swings called?
I don't know the name of it, but it does exist....I have it, too!
What is the name of the line with which a compass aligns?
A needle
What is the name of the line which a compass align?
A needle
What is the name of a line with which a compass aligns?
A needle
