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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
Where does a compass point when it is moved close to a magnet?
That depends on which pole of the magnet it is moved close to. If it is brought close to the "South" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be attracted to the magnet. If it is brought close to the "North" pole of the magnet, the "North" pointer of the compass will be repelled and will point AWAY from the magnet, while the "South" end of the compass pointer will point to the magnet.
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).
A compass has a small balanced pointer that always points north-south this is because?
the compass needle is magnetized and aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field, which causes it to point north-south. This allows travelers to determine their direction accurately by observing the alignment of the compass needle with the Earth's magnetic field.
Compass rose always point where?
north
What is a thing and it will always point to the north towards?
A compass.
Where does a compass point during winter?
Compass points always towards Earth's magnetic north.
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. :)
What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
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.
Does a radio alter a compass reading?
The pointer on a compass is magnetic. The speakers and transformers a radio put out magnetic fields that WILL deflect the direction that the pointer points. - wjs1632 -
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.
