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It has nothing to do with gravity. The core of the earth is magnetic and the earth's north pole is actually magnetic north... at least for a while. Geologists are telling us that the magnetic field is breaking down. There is evidence that the earth has done that a few times in it's history. Some have even claimed that it is actually the cause of global climate change.
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What invention uses gravity to find direction?
The invention that uses gravity to find direction is the compass, specifically the type known as a gravity compass or pendulum compass. This device relies on a pendulum or a similar mechanism that aligns itself with the gravitational pull of the Earth, allowing it to indicate true north. By understanding the gravitational field, the compass provides navigational assistance, helping users determine their bearing relative to the Earth's magnetic poles.
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.
Which of following is true of compasses?
A compass has both a south pole and a north pole :)
Where does a compass needle point point to?
if your facing north, the compass needle will point to the N on you compass, along with south (S), west (W) and east (E). also, northeast(NE), southeast(SE), northwest (NW), southwest(SW).AnswerA compass points to the location called Magnetic North.
Does a compass change directions South of the equator?
Yes, a compass needle will point south of the equator instead of north. The Earth's magnetic field causes the needle to align itself with the magnetic poles, so the compass will indicate south instead of north in the southern hemisphere.
What feature of the Earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
At the earths magnetic north pole it is pointless trying to use a compass to find your way?
That's correct. At the magnetic North Pole, the Earth's magnetic field lines are nearly vertical, causing compass needles to point straight downwards. This makes it difficult to navigate using a compass, as it will not give accurate readings.
Why at the earths geometric north pole does the north end of a compass get pulled strongly downward?
Because the magnetic north points vertically downwards.
What magnet use in the compass?
non the compass uses the earths magnetic field that is why the north pole and south pole is the most important directions because the north and south pole have the most highest magnetic feilds
Is a compass affected by the earths magnetic field?
Yes, a compass works by aligning itself with the Earth's magnetic field to determine direction. The needle in a compass is magnetized and will point towards the Earth's magnetic north pole.
What makes some rivers in North America flow north?
Gravity
What feature of earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
What causes a compass needle to point to geographic north?
A compass needle is a magnet that aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which is generated by the movement of molten iron in the planet's outer core. The needle is attracted to the magnetic north pole, which is close to but not exactly the same as the geographic North Pole.
what device that works because of the earths magnestism?
A compass relies on Earth's magnetism to stay pointed north.
How do you know that the compass point at north always?
The Earth's magnetic field causes a compass needle to align with the magnetic North Pole, which is located near the geographic North Pole. This makes the compass point to the north direction consistently.
What invention uses gravity to find direction?
The invention that uses gravity to find direction is the compass, specifically the type known as a gravity compass or pendulum compass. This device relies on a pendulum or a similar mechanism that aligns itself with the gravitational pull of the Earth, allowing it to indicate true north. By understanding the gravitational field, the compass provides navigational assistance, helping users determine their bearing relative to the Earth's magnetic poles.
Infer what characteristic of a compass needle accounts for your observation of the compass and the magnet?
The characteristic of magnetism in the compass needle allows it to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, indicating the North and South poles. This alignment enables the compass needle to point towards the magnetic North pole of the Earth when used with a magnet.
