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Earth has a molten liquid core containing iron. It is believed that as it moves or spins, it creates an electric current that causes a magnetic field around the Earth. The field is believed to be created by this dynamo action. The magnetic field makes the Earth act like a huge magnet so it attracts like one. That's why it pulls the magnetized needle in a compass and makes it point in the general direction of the North Pole.
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If you hang a magnet on a piece of string what would it do?
If you hang a magnet on a piece of string, the magnet will align itself in the magnetic field of the Earth and point in a north-south direction. This is because the magnet is trying to align with the Earth's magnetic field.
Do screws used in making furniture experience earth's magnetic field?
yes definetely coz earth itself behaves like a big magnet therefore screw will experience both gravitational as well as earth's magnetic field.
These are present on earth as well as a magnet?
Poles
What is a magnet called with north and south poles?
A magnet with distinct north and south poles is called a "bar magnet." This type of magnet generates a magnetic field that has a direction, indicated by the orientation of its poles. The north pole of the magnet is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north, while the south pole is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south.
How do we know its the south pole of the magnet?
The south pole of a magnet is typically determined by observing its attraction or repulsion to the north pole of another magnet. The Earth's magnetic field can also help identify the south pole of a magnet, as the north-seeking pole of a compass needle will point towards the Earth's magnetic south pole.
The earth is a big what in magnetism?
Magnet
Earth has a strong magnetic field and is essentially a big magnet Where are the magnetic fields strongest on Earth?
Algeria haha
How close does a magnet have to be to metal to have an effect on it?
It depends on the gauss value of the magnet. Yourstood on a big magnet. It'scalled Earth. Youre a long way from the poles but it still has an effect on metals.
Do magnet can attract earth?
May be it may. But it need to be really big enough to attract there magnetic poles. But the gravitation of earth attracts the magnet towards its centre or to say towars the ground.
Why is the world an really big magnet?
i think the world is a big magnet because of its magnetic force field or the gravity in the earth i really do not know i am just gussed sorry i do not know a really good answer
Is the sun a magnet to earth?
Not a magnet, no. But it does attract the Earth and this is due to gravity.
Can a big magnet make a frigerator float?
yes or no it depends how big the magnet is
Why earth has magnetic power?
This is a really simple answer, as I am only 10, but the Earth itself is a big magnet, as it has a a core of molten iron. The iron in the core, acts as a magnet and therefore, exerts its own magnetic field. Sorry it is so simple!
What isTerrestrial magnet?
A magnet produced in earth; not man made.
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 the biggest magnet on earth?
The biggest magnet on Earth is the Earth itself. Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core, creating a magnetic field that extends into space and interacts with the solar wind to form the magnetosphere.
Earth is what kind of magnet?
Its an electro-magnet - currents flowing through the iron core.
