The end of a magnet that points towards the Earth's North Pole is called the north-seeking pole or north pole of the magnet. This end aligns with the Earth's magnetic field, attracting the south-seeking pole of a compass.
The end of a magnet that points towards the Earth’s North Pole is called the north-seeking pole or north pole of the magnet. This end aligns with the Earth’s magnetic field, attracting the south-seeking pole of a compass.
Replacing a bar magnet with a small iron bar in this activity results in the iron bar becoming magnetized temporarily due to the magnetic field, but it will not have a permanent magnetic field or retain strong magnetism once removed.
Replacing a bar magnet with a small iron bar in this activity results in the iron bar becoming magnetized temporarily due to the magnetic field, but it will not have a permanent magnetic field or retain strong magnetism once removed.
A freely suspended magnet rests along the north-south direction because its magnetic north pole is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole, and its magnetic south pole is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north pole, aligning with Earth's magnetic field.
A freely suspended magnet rests along the north-south direction because its magnetic north pole is attracted to the Earth’s magnetic south pole, and its magnetic south pole is attracted to the Earth’s magnetic north pole, aligning with Earth’s magnetic field.
The end of the magnet that points towards the south is called the south-seeking pole or south pole. This end aligns with the Earth's magnetic north pole and is attracted to it.
The end of the magnet that points towards the south is called the south-seeking pole or south pole. This end aligns with the Earth’s magnetic north pole and is attracted to it.
A freely suspended magnet aligns with the north-south direction. The magnet's north pole points towards the Earth's geographic North Pole, while the south pole points towards the Earth's geographic South Pole, aligning with the Earth's magnetic field.
A freely suspended magnet aligns with the north-south direction. The magnet’s north pole points towards the Earth’s geographic North Pole, while the south pole points towards the Earth’s geographic South Pole, aligning with the Earth’s magnetic field.
What is the end of the magnet that points towards the north called?
The end of a magnet that points towards the Earth's North Pole is called the north-seeking pole or north pole of the magnet. This end aligns with the Earth's magnetic field, attracting the south-seeking pole of a compass.
The end of a magnet that points towards the Earth’s North Pole is called the north-seeking pole or north pole of the magnet. This end aligns with the Earth’s magnetic field, attracting the south-seeking pole of a compass.
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Replacing a bar magnet with a small iron bar in this activity results in the iron bar becoming magnetized temporarily due to the magnetic field, but it will not have a permanent magnetic field or retain strong magnetism once removed.
Replacing a bar magnet with a small iron bar in this activity results in the iron bar becoming magnetized temporarily due to the magnetic field, but it will not have a permanent magnetic field or retain strong magnetism once removed.
See lessWhy does a freely suspended magnet rest along the north-south direction?
A freely suspended magnet rests along the north-south direction because its magnetic north pole is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole, and its magnetic south pole is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north pole, aligning with Earth's magnetic field.
A freely suspended magnet rests along the north-south direction because its magnetic north pole is attracted to the Earth’s magnetic south pole, and its magnetic south pole is attracted to the Earth’s magnetic north pole, aligning with Earth’s magnetic field.
See lessWhat is the end of the magnet that points towards the south called?
The end of the magnet that points towards the south is called the south-seeking pole or south pole. This end aligns with the Earth's magnetic north pole and is attracted to it.
The end of the magnet that points towards the south is called the south-seeking pole or south pole. This end aligns with the Earth’s magnetic north pole and is attracted to it.
See lessWhat direction does a freely suspended magnet align with?
A freely suspended magnet aligns with the north-south direction. The magnet's north pole points towards the Earth's geographic North Pole, while the south pole points towards the Earth's geographic South Pole, aligning with the Earth's magnetic field.
A freely suspended magnet aligns with the north-south direction. The magnet’s north pole points towards the Earth’s geographic North Pole, while the south pole points towards the Earth’s geographic South Pole, aligning with the Earth’s magnetic field.
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