Magnetism and Magnetic Compass

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Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes covering magnetic compasses, Earth's magnetic field, and the sure test of a magnet.

Last updated 3:38 PM on 9/29/26

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Sure test of a magnet

Repulsion

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Magnetic compass

An instrument consisting of a freely rotating magnetic needle used to find directions

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Earth's magnetic field

The field created because the Earth acts like a giant magnet, which magnetic compass needles align with

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Operation of a compass needle

When placed on a horizontal surface, the freely rotating magnetic needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field

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Applications of a magnetic compass

Commonly used in hiking and sailing for finding directions