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Yes , well mostly. It actually points to magnetic north, which isn't exactly at the North Pole. The Earth's magnetic field is offset from true geographic north and the North Magnetic Pole is currently located in northern Canada.
To arrive at true north, a table of deviations can be consulted. But for most purposes, it is close enough to actual north.
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Which way does a compass needle usually point?
The needle, or "pointer", of a compass will always point North. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass
What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
Where will a compass point if you face south?
If you point the north side of the compass away from you the compass will point south. Because the needle always points north (magnetism).
What is the purpose for a needle on a compass?
to point the right direction ***correction by cw - the needle always points north.
What feature of the Earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
What feature of earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
What does the painted point of a compass always always point North?
The painted end of the compass needle is magnetized. That magnetism is drawn toward the earth's magnetic field, which is to the north.AnswerA compass needle is a tiny magnet, with a north pole and a south pole. These poles are named after the direction in which they point, so the 'painted end' (north) of a compass needle points north because the needle aligns itself with the earth's magnetic field. Magnetic North is the name given to a location, close to True North, whose magnetic polarity is south -which is whyit attracts the north pole of the compass needle.
A needle on a compass always point to what pole?
The North Pole.Another AnswerA compass needle points to the location called 'Magnetic North', named to distinguish it from 'True North'. Magnetic North is several hundred miles away from True North.
What can be used for a compass?
a freely suspended magnetic needle as it will always point to the north - south direction
What does a needle in a compass point to?
the north pole
Why does the compass point north in the southern hemisphere?
The direction of magnetic flux or lines of force is from north polarity to south polarity, and a compass needle will always align with that direction, wherever it is used. Since the magnetic polarity of the location we call Magnetic North is a south, a compass needle will point in that direction.
What is the compass needle used for?
To point to magnetic north.
