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Which of following is true of compasses?
A compass has both a south pole and a north pole :)
When does the sun reach its farthest north point in the sky in the northern hemisphere?
During Summer Solstice? I think.
What are the 2 pointed compasses called?
Compass points are officially known as cardinal points. They are North, South, East and West. They are the general points of direction used all over the world.
How do compasses and astrolabes help sailors?
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Where does the north star point to?
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What direction do compasses point in the southern hemisphere?
In the Southern Hemisphere, compasses still point towards magnetic north. The difference is that magnetic north is located in the Northern Hemisphere, so compasses in the Southern Hemisphere will point in a northerly direction.
What property do compasses use?
They use the fact that the earth acts as a giant magnet so that compasses point towards the north pole.
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.
Why do magnet compasses not point exactly north?
because of the earth's magnetic core
What makes compasses point to the North pole?
Magnetism. The compass aligns with the magnetic field of the Earth.
What would happen if the magnetic north and south poles were to switch places today?
Compasses would point south instead of north.
Where are Magnetic poles are strongest?
It is north of the equator by Greenland, why do you think compasses always point north? It's because Greenland has a lot of magnetic occurences in that area and since it has so much magnetic occurence, the compass will always be pointing there
Why do scientists think tat the earth is magnetic?
The main evidence of the earth's magnetism are compasses. They always point towards the north pole of the earth. This phonemnon is best explain by the earth having a magnetic field.
Why do magnetic compasses not point exactly?
Without magnetic metal or other magnets nearby to deflect them, magnetic compasses point exactly tothe earth's north magnetic pole. The user must be aware that the north magnetic pole is not located atthe earth's north geographic pole, and make the necessary correction in order to find the true geographicdirections from his location.
Do compasses always point toward geographic south?
No. A compass, being at its heart a magnet, is attuned to Earth's magnetic north, which is currently near Canada's Ellesmere Island, and moving in the direction of Russia at approximately 40 miles (65 km.) per year.For most purposes, the geographic and magnetic north poles are close enough to make little difference; but as you approach one or the other, you have to use a conversion chart to find your true location.
What direction does a compass needle point when close to north pole?
At either of the magnetic poles, the lines of force enter the planet, so the compass needle will attempt to point straight downward. Due to minor fluctuations, some compasses will spin or pivot about.Near either geographic pole, compasses will still point toward the magnetic pole, which may be north, south, east, or west of the user's position.
Why compass point towards north?
The compass has a small magnet, that can move around freely. This is affected by the Earth's magnetic field. The Earth's magnetic south pole is near its geographic northpole, but not exactly so.
