Magnets for compasses
Did you know that magnets play a crucial role in the functionality of a compass? A small magnet is responsible for making a compass needle point toward the Earth’s North Pole, guiding explorers, mariners, and adventurers alike.
The Australian Marine Safety Authority (AMSA) uses adjusting magnets specifically for small vessels, ensuring navigational accuracy.
A compass operates by detecting the Earth’s magnetic field, which has two poles: North and South. The bar magnets used in compasses are typically labeled N for North and S for South. Due to magnetic polarity, the South Pole of a magnet is attracted to the Earth’s magnetic North Pole, enabling the compass to point north.
Alnico Block Magnets
Magnets Australia supplies Alnico block magnets, often used in educational institutions for experiments and demonstrations. These magnets are excellent for understanding magnetic fields and are popular in schools and universities for teaching the principles of magnetism.
