Yes, objects stick to a magnet by aligning with its magnetic field. They are attracted to the magnet’s poles, with the north pole attracting the south pole of the object and vice versa.
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It’s impossible to obtain a magnet with a single pole because every magnet has both a north and south pole. Cutting a magnet always results in two smaller magnets, each with its own north and south poles.
The line along which a magnet rests indicates the north-south direction. You can find this direction by using a compass or observing a freely suspended magnet, which aligns itself with Earth’s magnetic field.
The magnetic compass was developed in ancient times to aid navigation. It helped travelers determine directions reliably, especially at sea, by aligning with Earth’s magnetic field, making it easier to find their way.
A freely suspended magnet aligns itself along the Earth’s north-south direction due to Earth’s magnetic field. This property helps determine directions, as the north end of the magnet points towards the geographic north.