Question

Does the Earth act like a bar magnet?
Why or why not?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Earth behaves like a magnet because the Earth is a magnet. It is not a permanent magnet, but an electromagnet. ... Deep in the Earth, molten metal (mostly iron) flows due to heat which causes convection. (The heat appears to be generated by iron condensing at the solid core.)

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Magnetic fields around planets behave in the same way as a bar magnet.On Earth, flowing of liquid metal in the outer core of the planet generates electric currents. The rotation of Earth on its axis causes these electric currents to form a magnetic field which extends around the planet.