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What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
Can a compass needle pointing north end you up in the geographical north pole of earth?
no
What is the job of a compass?
To find where is someone placed, based on the compass' needle, which is always pointing to the magnetic pole of the Earth, that is the North. That provides orientation to the person since he has a map along with him.
What makes the needle on the compass always pointy north?
We know that it is a natural property for a magnet to attract unlike poles Earth itself is a bar magnet..So there is a tiny magnet in the compass which makes it to get attracted to north pole (i.e-Magnetic south pole is Geographic North pole,Magnetic North pole is Geographic South pole)That is -when compass is pointing North pole(magnectically)It is pointing Geographic South pole... Thanks**** Hope it was helpful!!!!
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.
Why does south pole of the compass always point to the north while north pole always points to the south?
Like magnetic poles repel, unlike magnetic poles attract. So the magnetic south and magnetic north of two bar magnets will attract. Therefore, though the compass needle points towards the magnetic north, it is actually the magnetic south pole of the compass needle that is pointing towards the magnetic north.
The south pole of the compass needle will be attracted to earths?
North pole. The north pole of a compass needle has "S" on it, and the south pole of the needle has "N" on it. Opposites attract, similar poles repel.
Which describes how a compass works?
. The south magnetic pole of the compass points to Earth's north magnetic pole.
The needle of a compass points to what pole?
The needle of a compass points towards the Earth's magnetic North Pole.
The phrase true as a needle to the Pole suggests that?
A compass needle can be trusted to always point in the same direction- the North (magnetic) Pole. It refers to someone that can always be trusted to do the same thing every time.
What is a compass needle?
A compass needle is a small magnet that aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north pole. This allows individuals to determine their direction when navigating using a compass.
What does a needle in a compass point to?
the north pole
