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the compass would point north because it Always points north unless you are at the north pole. :)
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Which way does a compass needle usually point?
The needle, or "pointer", of a compass will always point North. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass
If you are in Puerto Rico which way would your compass point?
Why does a compass point the way it does?
A compass point is lightly magnetised and is attracted the the magnetic north pole, so provided there are no other stronger magnets nearby the compass will always point north, and knowing where north is you can then work out all the other directions.
What is a 8 point compass?
An 8 point compass also known as a compass rose is a regular compass that shows the eight directions
Hw do you make a compass face the wrong way?
Hold a magnet in front of it and rotate the magnet around the compass. Then it will not point North/South.
When was The Compass Point Sessions created?
The Compass Point Sessions was created in 1998.
When was Compass Point Studios created?
Compass Point Studios was created in 1977.
What way does the south pole of a compass point toward?
Except near the Earth's magnetic poles, the south pole of a compass points toward the south.
Where will a compass point if you face south?
If you point the north side of the compass away from you the compass will point south. Because the needle always points north (magnetism).
What is an navigational tool with a needle?
A navigational tool with a needle is a compass because it helps you to navigate which is cosidered as a tool. A compass has a needle inside to point which way is north. There is your answer :)
When was Compass Point Shopping Centre created?
Compass Point Shopping Centre was created in 2002.
Is there a way to fix a compass that has lost abilitity to point north?
It is possible to cure a compass that is no longer pointing North. You must have a compass that is working to compare it to afterwards. Stroke the South pole towards the North pole on the compass, then repeat this vice-versa.
