How do you know if a magnet is north or south?

One easy way to tell which pole is north and which is south is to set your magnet near a compass. The needle on the compass that normally points toward the north pole of the Earth will move toward the magnet's south pole.

How can you tell if a magnet is north or south?

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How do you know which side of a magnet is north?

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How do you know which side of a magnet is north without a compass?

Tie a string around the middle of your magnet. Dangle the magnet from the string and then from a ruler. Watch as one end orients itself toward the north. This is the magnet's north pole.

How can you tell the side of a magnet?

Make sure that one flat side of the magnet is facing the compass. Observe the needle of the compass. The South end of the point will indicate the North Pole of your magnet. The North end of the point will indicate the South Pole of your magnet.

How do you determine the polarity of an unmarked magnet?

Another way of testing the polarity of an unmarked magnet is to use an already marked magnet to highlight the north and south poles. The marked magnet attracts itself to the opposite pole of the unmarked magnet. For example, the marked magnet's south pole will attach itself to the north pole of the unmarked magnet.

Which side of a magnet sticks to metal?

Both the north pole or south pole of a magnet are equal in holding power and both will stick to magnetic material such as steel or iron.

How can you tell north from south?

To understand where north, south, east, and west are, first point your left arm towards the sun in the morning. Image: Caitlin Dempsey. Now, take your right hand and point it towards the west. You are now facing south and your back is towards the north.

How can you tell which way is north on a mobile phone?

Look for the tiny map icon labeled "Maps" on the home screen or in the app drawer. Tap the location button. It's near the bottom-right corner of the map and looks like a solid black circle inside a larger circle with crosshairs. Tap the compass button.

What side of a magnet sticks to metal?

Both the north pole or south pole of a magnet are equal in holding power and both will stick to magnetic material such as steel or iron.