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Water compass

 ... Physics Condensed matter physics Materials science Material property Magnet Compass
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We define a "water compass" as a compass made by placing a magnet floating on a water surface to reduce friction and allow it to align with the Earth's magnetic field. This is a common children's scientific experiment.
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