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A plotting compass contains a small magnet on a needle that moves with almost no friction. Assuming there isn't another magnet nearby to interfere with the magnetic waves, the magnet in the compass will always point north, in the direction of the Magnetic North, which is very close to the North Pole.
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What is a compass rose on a map used for?
It is used for direction finding on a map when plotting a route.
What metal does a compass have to be away from to work?
Iron or steel. Since it is a magnet, a compass will point to iron instead of pointing North.
How does the magnetism in the compass work with the magnetism of earth so that the compass is a useful tool for navigating?
The magnetic needles of the compass align with earths magnetic field coming off the polar ice cap.
Is a compass a magnet?
Compass is a device which is used to see directions previously. Compass consists of a Magnet freely suspended . A free Magnet always shows Geographical North and Geographical South. So Compass consists of a Magnet and a Aluminium pointer showing east and West direction.
What is the moveable bar in a compass called?
A compass magnet or a compass needle.
What can plotting compasses be used to detect?
A plotting compass is used to detect which direction the North Pole is located. You can stand in any position and it will always point north. +++ That's a navigation compass. A plotting compass will indeed point to the Earth's Magnetic North Pole (not the axis pole), if not influenced by any other magnet; but its purpose is in plotting the magnetic field around a magnet.
Why there are two indentations in the pivot of a plotting compass?
pivot is the central part of compass
What is a plotting compass?
A plotting compass is a small magnet which is suspended and is free to rotate. When it is near a magnet, the compass will always point in a particular direction (the north pole's direction) becasue of the force of the magnetic field.
What is a compass rose on a map used for?
It is used for direction finding on a map when plotting a route.
You are given a small plotting compass and three grey metal bars one is aluminum one is iron one is magnet how can i identify each one?
The bar that affects the compass is the magnet, The bar that is attracted to the magnet is iron, and the bar that is not attracted to the magnet is aluminum.
How do you make a circle with a compass?
If your unable to figure out how to work a compass its probably best not to use it.
Why does a portable sundial need a compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
Why does the portable sundial need a compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
Why does the portable sundial need compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
What does the 'compass' tell you?
The compass indicates the direction of magnetic North, from that you can work out South, East, West and all the other points on the compass.
How does compass work in mobile?
The iPhone's digital compass application works just like any magnetic-needle compass. Launch the application by tapping the "Compass" button on the iPhone's.
Is there anywhere on earth a compass will not work?
Yes if you are in the north and south poles your compass will go haywire
