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Where does a compass not point north?
When standing on the Magnetic North Pole, your compass will only South!
What is the difference between a compass and a compass rose?
a compass uses magnets to point north, whereas a compass rose is used on a map to direct north, south, east, and west. to my knowledge a compass rose is only used on a map.
Is there ever a time when your compass will not point north?
Your compass will always point to the earth's north magnetic pole. That spot is about 940 miles from the real north Pole. Your compass only points to real north if you happen to be on the extension of the line that joins the two spots. Anywhere else, your compass points to one side or the other of the real north Pole.
What is true compasses?
They only point to the Magnetic NorthA compass is a permanent magnentA compass is a permanent magnet. A compass has both a south pole and a north pole. Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field or other permanent magnets.
What does a magnetic compass do?
It uses a magnetic needle to point to the earth's magnetic North Pole. The only other type of compass used is a gyro-compass. This uses a wheel which rotates parallel with the earth's rotation.
Do you point up for south and at your feet for north at the South Pole?
You cannot go further south when you are at the South Pole, so there is nowhere you can point that is south. Pointing up is off the planet, so it is not in any direction on a compass, just like at any place on Earth. Directions on a compass only apply to the surface of Earth. Point in any direction around you and you are pointing north.
When a compass rose indicates only one direction they use a compass rose indicates two directions usually indicates north and the opposite direction which is?
If the question is asking what is opposite north on a compass then the answer is south.
Why would a magnet not point north at the north pole?
As the sides repel each otherIt's already there. Where would it point to? Mind you, the north pole and the magnetic north are not the same thing, so it would actually point to magnetic north.AnswerThe earth behaves as though there were a giant bar magnet buried deep within its surface. Magnetic North is the location where the magnetic lines of force (flux) are perpendicular to the earth's surface. So, at this point, if the magnet or compass were able to, it would point vertically downwards. If it is only able to rotate horizontally, then it may just spin haphazardly.At True North, which is hundreds of miles away from Magnetic North, the magnet or compass would point towards Magnetic North.
Which pole of a compass magnet is attracted to earth's magnetic north pole?
The pole of the compass that is attracted to the earth's magnetic north pole must be a south magnetic pole. But here's the thing. In the compass, the south magnetic pole of the needle is marked "N" because that end of the compass needle points to earth's magnetic north. The only way the needle can point to earth's magnetic north is if that end of the needle, the one marked with an "N" on it, is a magnetic south pole. It almost seems counter intuitive, but think it through and it will become clear.
What is true of compasses?
They only point to the Magnetic NorthA compass is a permanent magnentA compass is a permanent magnet. A compass has both a south pole and a north pole. Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field or other permanent magnets.
Which pole of a compass magnet is attracted to Earth's magnetic north pole?
The pole of the compass that is attracted to the earth's magnetic north pole must be a south magnetic pole. But here's the thing. In the compass, the south magnetic pole of the needle is marked "N" because that end of the compass needle points to earth's magnetic north. The only way the needle can point to earth's magnetic north is if that end of the needle, the one marked with an "N" on it, is a magnetic south pole. It almost seems counter intuitive, but think it through and it will become clear.
What is the name of a magnetized needle that swings freely?
A Compass! A common science experiment involves rubbing a magnet down a needle (only one way!) and putting it in a "boat" in a bowl of water to demonstrate a simple compass! The Earth has a core of iron. This makes a magnetic field, with north pointing (almost*) at the north pole, and south at the south pole. *Magnetic north is not the north pole. Actually, compasses point to a place in northern Canada
