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What are natural magnet?
Natural Magnet The lodestone is a species of iron ore which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores. When freely suspended it always points to the poles.
When you suspend a magnet freely why does it always lie in north and south direction?
When a magnet is suspended freely, it aligns itself in the north-south direction due to Earth's magnetic field. The north pole of the magnet is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole, causing it to point in the north-south direction. This phenomenon is a result of the magnet seeking to minimize its potential energy by aligning with the magnetic field of the Earth.
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.
How Freely Suspended magnet is used in compass for navigation?
A freely suspended magnet responds to the magnetic field of the planet Earth. The Earth's magnetic north pole is close to its geographic north pole, so a compass points (approximately) north.
How can a north poles of a magnet help when you are lost?
The north pole of a magnet can help when you are lost because it can act as a compass. When suspended freely or allowed to rotate, the north pole of a magnet will align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which points towards the North Pole. By observing the direction in which the north pole of a magnet points, you can determine which way is north and navigate your way.
