How Does It Work?The marvels of technology are part of a child's everyday world. Here, in simple language with clear illustrations, are answers to the difficult questions children often ask about how things work-- from vacuum cleaners and cameras to magnifying glasses and tape recorders. |
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... you put the north end of one magnet near the south end of another magnet the two will pull together . If you put the two south ends or the two north ends together , the magnets push apart . S How does a compass work ? Could you find your.
... you put the north end of one magnet near the south end of another magnet the two will pull together . If you put the two south ends or the two north ends together , the magnets push apart . S How does a compass work ? Could you find your.
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... compass to help you . This kind of compass works because the earth has north and south poles that are powerful magnets . The small needle on a compass is a magnet , too . Since the opposite poles of any two magnets attract each other ...
... compass to help you . This kind of compass works because the earth has north and south poles that are powerful magnets . The small needle on a compass is a magnet , too . Since the opposite poles of any two magnets attract each other ...
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