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A solenoid can be used as a compass when a DC current is going through it because when a current is going through the solenoid, the magnetic field lines are nearly uniform and perfectly parallel inside of it, giving it essentially a north pole and south pole.
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Predict whether a solenoid suspended by a string could be used as a compass?
yes it can
How can a magnetic compass be used to find direction on the earth 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.
Direction tool used in real life compass?
compass needle?
How a solenoid may be used to demagnatise a bar magnet?
Heating a bar magnet with solenoid demagnatise it.
Is a magnetic compass used today?
YEs
Predict whether a solenoid suspended by a string could be used as a compass?
yes it can
What can be used for a compass?
a freely suspended magnetic needle as it will always point to the north - south direction
How Freely Suspended magnet is used in compass for navigation?
A freely suspended magnet responds to the magnetic field of the planet Earth. The Earth's magnetic north pole is close to its geographic north pole, so a compass points (approximately) north.
Was it possible for Leif Ericson to use a magnetic compass on his voyage?
No. The magnetic compass wasn't invented yet. He probably used a lodestone, which is a magnetic stone hanging on a string.
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 can a magnetic compass be used to find direction on the earth 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.
What is a plotting compass?
A plotting compass is a small magnet which is suspended and is free to rotate. When it is near a magnet, the compass will always point in a particular direction (the north pole's direction) becasue of the force of the magnetic field.
How did the egyptians use string to help build the pyramid?
Yes! A plumb line is weight suspended on a piece of string used to make sure things are upright or that vertical surfaces are straight. Due to gravity the string always hangs vertically. It is still used by stonemasons and bricklayers today for the same reason.
Tool used to draw circles and arcs?
Compass compass compass
Was it possible for the viking leif ericson to use a magnetic compass on his voyages?
No. Magnetic compasses weren't invented yet. He probably used a lodestone, which is a magnetic rock hung on a string.
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.
What is a compass saw used for?
A compass saw is used to make curved cuts
