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Which is the point to which a compass always points?

The point to which a compass always points is the magnetic North Pole. This is because the compass needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which is directed towards the magnetic North Pole.


What way will a compass point in Uruguay?

the compass would point north because it Always points north unless you are at the north pole. :)


Where does the south pole a compass magnet points?

The north of the compass points to Earth's magnetic south pole, which is to the north.


The needle of a compass points to what pole?

north pole Magnetic North PCH answer = Magnetic North


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.


Does a compass point to the geographic north pole?

No. The compass needle points toward the magnetic north pole.


What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?

the north pole


The needle on a compass is always pointing to what pole?

The north pole.


The compass needle always points to what star?

The needle of a compass can point to any star you'd like it to. Just flip and turn the compass and the needle will be in different directions, poinling to different stars. But a compass isn't anything to do with stars. Tatyana Martynova


Why compass is always on north?

The compass relies on earth's magnetic field to orient itself. The magnetic field runs from the north pole to the south pole. The compass will orient itself with whichever pole it's closest to.


Why do the magnets of a compass attract to the north pole but the bars repel?

A compass will always point to the south pole of a magnet.


How was a compass made?

Lets see the concept. With the discovery of magnet, many travelers began using it for navigation. This is because the magnetic south pole always points in the north direction and the magnetic north pole always points in the south direction. Correction The end of the compass needle that points to the North is a north pole, and the end that points to the South is a south pole.