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One end of a compass needle dips down because of the Earth's magnetic field. The needle aligns itself with the magnetic field lines, which are not parallel to the surface of the Earth but instead point towards the magnetic poles. This causes one end of the needle to point downward towards the magnetic pole in the northern hemisphere.
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How can one determine the polarity of a magnet?
To determine the polarity of a magnet, you can use a compass. The end of the magnet that attracts the north pole of the compass is the magnet's north pole, and the end that attracts the south pole of the compass is the magnet's south pole.
Is a compass a second class lever?
Yes, a compass can be considered a second-class lever because it has the pivot point (fulcrum) at one end, the load (magnetic needle) at the other end, and the effort (directional force) applied in between to move the needle.
Does a compass use a magnetic force?
A compass does not "consume" energy as such. It just align according to the magnetic field of the Earth. One end will point North and the opposite End will point South. Note that the Geographic North and South are different from the magnetic North and South. A compass as in the simple ones with a metal pin giving direction, will always point to the Magnetic North.
How do you describe how a compass needle aligns itself?
A compass needle aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field, which causes it to point towards the Earth's magnetic poles. The needle behaves like a tiny magnet, with one end pointing towards the magnetic North Pole and the other end pointing towards the magnetic South Pole.
How many grams of sugar is in Fun Dip?
There are about 12 grams of sugar in one package of Fun Dip.
How can one determine the poles of the magnetised iron bar?
To determine the poles of a magnetized iron bar, you can use a compass. One end of the bar that attracts the north-seeking end of the compass needle is the north pole of the bar. The opposite end that attracts the south-seeking end of the compass needle is the south pole of the bar.
How can one determine the polarity of a magnet?
To determine the polarity of a magnet, you can use a compass. The end of the magnet that attracts the north pole of the compass is the magnet's north pole, and the end that attracts the south pole of the compass is the magnet's south pole.
What is the difference between an Australian compass and British compass?
The needle of a compass must be free to rotate so that it can point to magnetic north. The magnetic field of the earth not only rotates the compass needle horizontally but also pulls one end down. If it pulls the needle down it can stop it from turning freely so on many compasses the needle is balanced for use in a specific zone. There are 5 zones. Austraila and Britain are in different zones. This means the needle may not be level if used in the other's zone. Needles are balanced by making one end of the needle longer or by adding weight to one end of the needle.
What direction does the needle of a compass point?
One end points to magnetic north and the other end points to the south.
Is it possible to contruct a equilateral triangle with a straightedge and a compass?
Yes definitely. Draw a line. Set the compass to the length of that line. Place the point of the compass on one end of the line and prescribe an arc. Place the compass on the other end of the line and prescribe a second arc which intersects the first arc. Where they meet, draw lines to each end of the first line and you will have an equilateral triangle.
How does a compass determine the directions?
The term "compass direction" means a direction shown by a magnetic compass, one whose needle will be drawn to a north-south alignment. When at a location and facing a certain direction, the "compass direction" is the one at the top (front) of the moving compass rose. If a location is in that direction, it is the indicated compass direction from the current point.On a map, the direction from one point to another is indicated by the up-down and left-right line between the points, and the compass directions are indicated by a compass rose on the map.
How do you use a ruler and compass to construct an equilateral triangle with sides of lingth 6 cm?
Draw a straight line 6cm long. Put the compass point at one end of the line and extend the compass to the other end of the line. Draw an arc of this radius from each end of the line, Join the point where the arcs intersect to each end of the the line and ypu have your equilateral triangle.
How can one determine the strike and dip on a geologic map?
To determine the strike and dip on a geologic map, look for the orientation of rock layers. The strike is the compass direction of a horizontal line on the rock layer, while the dip is the angle of the rock layer's slope from the horizontal. These can be found by examining the symbols and markings on the map that indicate the orientation of the rock layers.
Is a compass a second class lever?
Yes, a compass can be considered a second-class lever because it has the pivot point (fulcrum) at one end, the load (magnetic needle) at the other end, and the effort (directional force) applied in between to move the needle.
What is strike and dip in geology?
Dip and strike are a method of describing the orientation of a plane in three dimensional space. It is usually applied to the orientation of tilted layers of rock. Dip is the angle of tilt, measured from the horizontal. Think of the direction of dip as the direction that a ball would roll if placed on the surface. The angle of dip is measured in degrees. Strike is the direction of a level line on that tilted surface. It is more difficult to visualize, but easy to remember because it is always perpendicular to the direction of dip. To visualize use a book. Prop up one end on another book. Then examine the surface of the book. If you have a marble place it on the book and watch it roll down the dip. To see the strike kneel down and look at the book from the side so that you see either the binding or the pages. Now take a ruler and try to lay it on the book so that the marble will not roll along the edge of the ruler. When you have done that you will have found the strike, and it will be perpendicular to the dip. The strike is easy to find if you have a carpenter's level (of course, everyone has one of those lying around). Submitted by R. Brill, Professor of Natural Science, Honolulu Community College
How many chemicals are in one dip of grizzy chew?
One dip's worth.
Are the Jeep Compass and Jeep Compass sport 2011 the same?
The "sport" is one of the trim packages for the Compass.The "sport" is one of the trim packages for the Compass.
