Which outcome results from exceeding the Curie temperature in early magnetic compass needles?

💡 Explanation

When heated past the Curie temperature, thermal energy overcomes the magnetic exchange forces leading to randomization of magnetic domains, resulting in demagnetization. Therefore loss of magnetism occurs, rather than embrittlement, corrosion, or distortion which would require different material properties and stress conditions.

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