0
Because that's the direction a magnetic compass points to.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why do orienteering maps have magnetic North Pole instead of the true North Pole?
That is because the map is used with a magnetic compass. Since the needle on the compass points in the direction of magnetic north it is easier to use the map with the compass if the lines drawn on the map indicate magnetic north.
What is the South Pole's magnetic charge?
The location we call 'Magnetic South' is a magnetic north pole. We do not use the term 'charge' to refer to magnetic poles.
What is north-seeking pole?
It is magnetic north (not geographical north), which is the north on a magnetic compass.
Where is magnetic north?
'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are locationsrelatively close to 'True North' and 'True South' which mark the earth's axis of rotation. The terms 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are used to differentiate their locations from those of 'True North' and 'True South'. They have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with the magnetic polarities of these locations. In fact, the magnetic polarity of 'Magnetic North' is a south pole, and the magnetic polarity of 'Magnetic South' is a north pole. This is why the earth's magnetic field leaves at 'Magnetic South' and enters at 'Magnetic North', causing a compass needle to point along the lines of magnetic flux towards 'Magnetic North'.
What is the name given to the difference between true north and magnetic north?
magnetic variation
Does a compass point true north magnetic north or at the north pole?
North Star points at True North, you can use a compass and north star to see how far off magnetic north is from your location. .
What is the needle use for?
To point to magnetic north.
Why do orienteering maps have magnetic North Pole instead of the true North Pole?
That is because the map is used with a magnetic compass. Since the needle on the compass points in the direction of magnetic north it is easier to use the map with the compass if the lines drawn on the map indicate magnetic north.
What is the South Pole's magnetic charge?
The location we call 'Magnetic South' is a magnetic north pole. We do not use the term 'charge' to refer to magnetic poles.
Compasses always point toward geographic south?
No. If you are talking about magnetic compasses, they are aligned with the Earth's magnetic field, which is not exactly north-south (depending where on the Earth you are located). There are, however, special compasses that make use of the Earth's rotation; those will point north-south, regardless of the magnetic field.No. If you are talking about magnetic compasses, they are aligned with the Earth's magnetic field, which is not exactly north-south (depending where on the Earth you are located). There are, however, special compasses that make use of the Earth's rotation; those will point north-south, regardless of the magnetic field.No. If you are talking about magnetic compasses, they are aligned with the Earth's magnetic field, which is not exactly north-south (depending where on the Earth you are located). There are, however, special compasses that make use of the Earth's rotation; those will point north-south, regardless of the magnetic field.No. If you are talking about magnetic compasses, they are aligned with the Earth's magnetic field, which is not exactly north-south (depending where on the Earth you are located). There are, however, special compasses that make use of the Earth's rotation; those will point north-south, regardless of the magnetic field.
The south pole a compass magnet points toward?
magnetic north north pole =magnetic south
How is the earths magnetic field used for navigation?
Compasses use the magnetic field to navigate always pointing North.
What is north-seeking pole?
It is magnetic north (not geographical north), which is the north on a magnetic compass.
What is earths north magnetic pole?
You must not confuse 'Magnetic North' with 'north magnetic pole', as these two things are completely different! 'Magnetic North' is a location, while 'north magnetic pole' refers to the magnetic polarity of the earth's 'Magnetic South'.'Magnetic North' is the point on the earth towards which magnetic compasses point. It is not a fixed position. It is presently (2012) in Canada and is drifting toward Siberia. It should not be confused with Grid, Geographic, or True North, which is a fixed point located at the axis about which the earth revolves. The same applies to the Magnetic South.The term, 'Magnetic North' describes a location, and has absolutely nothing to do with its magnetic polarity. The magnetic polarity of the location we call Magnetic North is actually a south pole, which is the reason it attracts the north pole of a magnet or compass needle.
In north America a magnetic compass will point?
magnetic north
In North America a magnetic compass will point where?
magnetic north
How do you use magnetic separation in everyday life?
Most people do not use magnetic separation in their daily lives. In fact most people can live their entire lives without using magnetic separation.
