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.
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Yes, magnets can lose their magnetism due to factors like high temperatures, physical shocks, or strong opposing magnetic fields.
Magnets attract or repel each other based on their poles. Opposite poles attract, while like poles repel.
This chapter helps develop a foundational understanding of magnetic principles and their applications. By learning about magnetism, I gain critical thinking skills and practical knowledge essential for scientific inquiry and experimentation, paving the way for future scientific endeavors.