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The compass relies on earth's magnetic field to orient itself. The magnetic field runs from the north pole to the south pole. The compass will orient itself with whichever pole it's closest to.
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The arrowhead of a compass always point north?
nnoo
Which is the point to which a compass always points?
Type your answer here... north
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
Does the magnetic compass always point in a northern direction when placed on the earth?
No. The true north pole and the magnetic north pole are in different locations. The compass will point at the magnetic north pole. If you happened to be somewhere between the two north poles, the compass will point exactly backwards!
Is there ever a time when your compass will not point north?
Your compass will always point to the earth's north magnetic pole. That spot is about 940 miles from the real north Pole. Your compass only points to real north if you happen to be on the extension of the line that joins the two spots. Anywhere else, your compass points to one side or the other of the real north Pole.
What c always points north?
Compass
What always points to the north?
A compass
What instument always shows magnetic north?
A compass is the instrument that always shows magnetic North. A compass is used to show which way you are traveling.
Why does a compass always pointed to north?
magnetism
Why always a compass points to the north?
magnetism
Where does the pointer of a compass always point?
north
Compass rose always point where?
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. :)
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 a thing and it will always point to the north towards?
A compass.
The arrowhead of a compass always point north?
nnoo
Where does a compass point during winter?
Compass points always towards Earth's magnetic north.
