Earth as a Magnet

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Earth as a Magnet: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as North Seeking End of a Magnet, South Seeking End of a Magnet, Earth as Magnet, Magnetic South Pole of Earth, and Magnetic North Pole of Earth.

Important Questions on Earth as a Magnet

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South pole of the Earth is the magnetic north pole of the Earth magnet.

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North pole of the Earth is the south pole of the Earth magnet.

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In which direction does a freely suspended magnet aligns?

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Select the correct reason for the following statement.

The north pole of a freely suspended magnet settles in the direction of the geographic north pole of the earth. 

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The geographical north pole of earth acts as the magnetic _____ pole.

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Magnet always points towards which directions?(North-South/East-West)

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In which direction a freely suspended magnet comes to rest?

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A freely suspended bar magnet aligns itself in the north-south direction.

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A freely suspended magnet always comes to rest in this direction:

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A free suspended magnet comes to rest along.

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Where is the geomagnetic North pole located?