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Why a magnetic compass does not show the exact geographical poles?
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What do the poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with?
(:magnetic field :)
Why does a magnetic needle of a compass show true north in delhi and Mumbai but not in other parts of India?
A properly set up compass should show Magnetic North regardless of where on the planet it is except at the North and South Magnetic Poles
What happens when a compass is near a magnet?
Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.
Why does a compass needle deflect in a magnetic field?
A compass needle is lightly magnetized, and will align itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locale. *It will not necessarily point to the Poles. The South magnetic pole is currently at about 68 deg S - some long way from 90 deg.
How can a magnetic compass be used to find directions on Earth?
Due to earth's spinning and rotation, it also behave as a magnet. That's why compass (magnetic needles) show directions as alike poles attracts and like repel each otherg
Why does a compass does not show exact geographical poles?
A compass needle points to the magnetic poles, which are not the same as the geographic poles. There is nothing special about the magnetic field at the geographic poles.
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.
Where is the magnetic compass most beneficial?
About Midway between the earth's magnetic poles.
Does magnetic compass work on the sun?
No, the sun does not have an iron core to generate magnetic poles
What are the three magnetic poles?
The Geographical South Pole, The Magnetic South Pole and The Southern Pole of Inaccessibility.
What do the poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with?
(:magnetic field :)
How are positions in geographic compared to magnetic poles?
The geographical poles are still and never change position the slightest, whilst the magnetic poles are always changing their position, but only slightly.
How does a compass needle align its self?
The compass needle is magnetic, so it aligns itself with the magnetic poles. For more information on magnetic fields, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_field
A compass is a scientific instrument used to locate the what?
The magnetic north pole of the Earth.add. Actually the compass aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location. From this we may infer the direction of the magnetic poles.
What has the author Henry Herbert Howe written?
Henry Herbert Howe has written: 'Magnetic poles and the compass' -- subject(s): Compass
Why does south pole of the compass always point to the north while north pole always points to the south?
Like magnetic poles repel, unlike magnetic poles attract. So the magnetic south and magnetic north of two bar magnets will attract. Therefore, though the compass needle points towards the magnetic north, it is actually the magnetic south pole of the compass needle that is pointing towards the magnetic north.
What is the difference between magnetic meridian and geographical meridian?
the vertical plane passing through magnetic axis is magnetic meridain and the vertical plane passing through geographical axis in geographical meridain.the intersting fact is they are not parallel...but remain at certain angle ..the maximum angle made is 17 degree
