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| − | : A '''compass''' will point with one end towards the | + | : A '''compass''' will point with one end towards the [[Poles|North Seeking Pole]] and the other towards the [[Poles|South Seeking Pole]]. |
| − | : | + | : The end which points to the North is called the [[Poles|North Seeking Pole]] and the one pointing to the South is the [[Poles|South Seeking Pole]]. |
: Some very small '''compasses''' are used to draw the [[Magnetic Field|magnetic field]] around a [[magnet]]. These are called plotting compasses. | : Some very small '''compasses''' are used to draw the [[Magnetic Field|magnetic field]] around a [[magnet]]. These are called plotting compasses. | ||
Revision as of 12:46, 4 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A compass is a very small magnet that can freely spin around its center to show the direction of a magnetic field.
About Compasses
- A compass will point with one end towards the North Seeking Pole and the other towards the South Seeking Pole.
- The end which points to the North is called the North Seeking Pole and the one pointing to the South is the South Seeking Pole.
- Some very small compasses are used to draw the magnetic field around a magnet. These are called plotting compasses.
Examples
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| These compasses show the direction of the magnetic field of a bar magnet. | These compasses show the direction of Earth's magnetic field. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A compass is a very small magnet that can freely spin around its center to show the direction of a magnetic field.
About Compasses
- A compass will point with one end towards the North Seeking Pole and the other towards the South Seeking Pole.
- Then end which points to the North is called the North Seeking Pole and the one pointing to the South is the South Seeking Pole.
- Some very small compasses are used to draw the magnetic field around a magnet. These are called plotting compasses.
Examples
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| These compasses show the direction of the magnetic field of a bar magnet. | These compasses show the direction of Earth's magnetic field. This shows that the North of the Earth is a South Seeking Pole of a magnet. |