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Does a freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction?

Yes. A freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction.


Why does a freely suspended magnet not show geographical N'S direction exact?

A freely suspended magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction because Earth's magnetic field lines run roughly from the geographic north pole to the south pole. However, the magnet may not point directly to true north due to local magnetic anomalies or the presence of nearby magnetic materials that can influence its orientation.


Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?

A freely suspended magnet always points in north - south direction. This is because its south pole is attracted by earth 's north pole and the north pole of the magnet is attracted by the earth 's south pole. when we hang it freely it automatically starts pointing in north-south direction. The magnetic compass also works on the same principle.


Why does freely suspended magnet always point in the same direction?

A freely suspended magnet will always point in the same direction because it aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field. This causes one end of the magnet to point towards the Earth's magnetic north pole and the other end to point towards the South pole.


Why does a freely suspended magnet point in north south direction?

A freely suspended magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction because the Earth itself acts like a giant magnet with its magnetic poles located near the geographic North and South poles. The magnetic field of the Earth exerts a force on the magnetic poles of the freely suspended magnet, causing it to align north-south.

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If suspended freely in which direction will horseshoe magnet will align?

yes it does


Does a freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction?

Yes. A freely suspended magnet always point in the north south direction.


What happens when a magnet is freely suspended?

it will rest in the north - south direction


Why does a freely suspended magnet not show geographical N'S direction exact?

A freely suspended magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction because Earth's magnetic field lines run roughly from the geographic north pole to the south pole. However, the magnet may not point directly to true north due to local magnetic anomalies or the presence of nearby magnetic materials that can influence its orientation.


What can be used for a compass?

a freely suspended magnetic needle as it will always point to the north - south direction


What happen when a magnetic needle is freely suspended?

it will rest in the north - south direction


Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?

A freely suspended magnet always points in north - south direction. This is because its south pole is attracted by earth 's north pole and the north pole of the magnet is attracted by the earth 's south pole. when we hang it freely it automatically starts pointing in north-south direction. The magnetic compass also works on the same principle.


When a magnet is suspended or freely aligned in which direction will it alight?

Along an axis between the North and South Magnetic Poles.


What would a freely suspended magnet do?

A freely suspended magnet will align itself in the north-south direction due to Earth's magnetic field. The north pole of the magnet will point towards the geographic north pole, and the south pole will point towards the geographic south pole.


Will coir rope give north South direction if suspended freely?

No, coir rope will not give a north-south direction if suspended freely. Coir rope does not possess magnetic properties to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field to indicate north-south direction. It requires a magnetic compass for determining directions.


What is a compass?

A compass is an instrument for determining direction consisting essentially of a freely suspended magnetic needle that points toward the magnetic north.


Why does freely suspended magnet always point in the same direction?

A freely suspended magnet will always point in the same direction because it aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field. This causes one end of the magnet to point towards the Earth's magnetic north pole and the other end to point towards the South pole.