Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Posted: **Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:15 am**

JUST CURIOUS IF ITS POSSIBLE TO MAGNETISE A BIT OF METAL USING THE IRON IN DIRT TO THEN CREATE A COMPASS?
DOES THE DIRT HAVE TO HAVE IRON IN IT?

Posted: **Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:44 pm**

Hi ABBY223,

Iron in dirt comes in very trace amounts and is not enough to create a compass.

Hope this helps, IlI

CAN YOU CREATE A COMPASS USING METAL AND DIRT?