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It is the magnetic field from the north and south poles of the Earth. From the south pole straight through the center of the planet right up to Santa's house... (North pole)...

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How does the magnetism in the compass work with the magnetism of earth so that the compass is a useful tool for navigating?

The Earth acts like a giant magnet with its magnetic north pole located near the geographic North Pole. The compass's magnetic needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing north. By using the compass in conjunction with a map, travelers can determine their direction and navigate accurately.


What force causes the needle in compass to point north earth gravity or earth magnetism?

It is the magnetism, or magnetic force, of the Earth's magnetic field. Created by the movement of the planet's iron core, the magnetic field consists of roughly parallel lines connecting the North and South Magnetic Poles, which are not the same locations as the geographic poles. The magnetized compass needle (actually a very thin bar magnet) reacts to this field by lining up along a north-south axis.The north end of the needle indicates the direction to the North Magnetic Pole, allowing users to orient themselves directionally.


How will you distinguish magnets from non magnetized magnetic materials?

You can use a device that detects magnetism. A compass needle may suffice.


The natural magnetism of the earth is used by an?

The Earth magnetism, caused by the spinning iron core of our planet, is used by many things like: - a compass to define north - birds (to navigate) - hypothyzed fish use it for navigatoin as well - magnetic field, which protects our precious atmosphere - archeologists and geologists to define where a specific area used to be in the past - etc I'm guessing you were looking for "compass".


Is a compass a magnet?

Compass is a device which is used to see directions previously. Compass consists of a Magnet freely suspended . A free Magnet always shows Geographical North and Geographical South. So Compass consists of a Magnet and a Aluminium pointer showing east and West direction.

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What does directive force magnets in a compass mean mesn?

It is the component of the earths magnet field which aligns the compass needle to the Magnetic North Pole. The Horizontal Component (directive force) is the greatest at the magnetic Equator (Aclinic Line), where the vertical component is the weakest. Above the magnetic north pole, it is the opposite. The Horizontal, or directive force is weakest and the vertical component is the strongest.


How does the magnetism in the compass work with the magnetism of earth so that the compass is a useful tool for navigating?

The Earth acts like a giant magnet with its magnetic north pole located near the geographic North Pole. The compass's magnetic needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing north. By using the compass in conjunction with a map, travelers can determine their direction and navigate accurately.


What makes compasses point to the North pole?

Magnetism. The compass aligns with the magnetic field of the Earth.


How does a compass utilize magnetism to indicate direction?

A compass utilizes magnetism to indicate direction by aligning itself with the Earth's magnetic field. The needle inside the compass is a magnet that is free to rotate, and it points towards the Earth's magnetic north pole. This allows the compass to show the direction of north, south, east, and west based on the orientation of the needle.


What does force on a magnetic compass needle represent?

The force acting on a magnetic compass needle represents the Earth's magnetic field. The needle aligns itself with the magnetic field lines, pointing towards the North and South magnetic poles. This alignment allows the compass needle to indicate the direction of North.


Why does a compost attract to a north magnetic and repel by the south?

OK- first, it is a compass. The needle of a compass is a magnet. It points to the Eath's Magnetic Poles- the two spots where the Earth's magnetic field comes out of the ground. In magnetism, opposites attract, likes repel.


How a magnetic compass can be used to find directions on Earths surface?

A compass is an instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field at the point of observation.


How a compass can be used to trace the magnetic field of the magnet?

A compass can be used to trace the magnetic field of a magnet by placing the compass near the magnet. The needle of the compass will align with the magnetic field lines, allowing you to visualize the direction of the field. By moving the compass around the magnet, you can map out the shape and direction of the magnetic field.


What force causes the needle in compass to point north earth gravity or earth magnetism?

It is the magnetism, or magnetic force, of the Earth's magnetic field. Created by the movement of the planet's iron core, the magnetic field consists of roughly parallel lines connecting the North and South Magnetic Poles, which are not the same locations as the geographic poles. The magnetized compass needle (actually a very thin bar magnet) reacts to this field by lining up along a north-south axis.The north end of the needle indicates the direction to the North Magnetic Pole, allowing users to orient themselves directionally.


what device that works because of the earths magnestism?

A compass relies on Earth's magnetism to stay pointed north.


Does magnetism affect an ant's navegation?

Leafcutter ants have an "inner compass" to navigate. It uses magnetic poles to find its way.


How will you distinguish magnets from non magnetized magnetic materials?

You can use a device that detects magnetism. A compass needle may suffice.