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It is a device for determining aircraft direction using the magnetic field of the earth. See link to Earth inductor compass
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What feature of the Earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
What is a directional compass?
a compass is a directional object made by the magnetic forces of the earth
What magnetized steel needle that aligns with the magnetic of the earth is a?
compass
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.
IF Earth's magnetic north pole is not located at the geographic north pole why is a compass useful for determining direction?
"IF Earth's magnetic north pole is not located at the geographic north pole why is a compass useful for determining direction?"
Function of a magnetic compass?
The function of a magnetic compass is to show the direction toward the magnetic poles of the Earth. It is used as a navigation tool.
How does a compass function differently in the Southern Hemisphere?
It won't function differently because the earth is a giant magnet so it has a magneticc field so the compass needle will alwas piont north. Unless you tamper with it.
Why should you handle a compass carefully?
Since the needle in a compass is magnetized by induction it loses its magnetism easily by rough contact or heat.
What are the uses of magnets and electromagnets daily?
induction motor (in washer for example), compass, speaker
What do surveyors do?
what the function of surveyor compass
Does a compass needle exert force on the earth if the earth exerts a magnetic force on the compass?
Yes !! But its negligible.
How is earth like a compass?
Earth's magnetic field is similar to a compass because it aligns along the north-south axis, allowing compass needles to point towards the magnetic north pole. This alignment is due to the movement of molten iron and nickel in Earth's outer core, creating a magnetic field that acts like a giant bar magnet.
What feature of the Earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
What feature of earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
How does the earth act like a compass?
magnetic pull which is what the compass works off of.
What is a directional compass?
a compass is a directional object made by the magnetic forces of the earth
When was the compass first created?
since the earth is generaly a compass in itself, it was created by god.
