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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.

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Why a magnetic compass does not show the exact geographical poles?

A magnetic compass points towards the magnetic north pole, not the geographical north pole. The magnetic north pole is located slightly offset from the geographical north pole due to the Earth's magnetic field, which changes over time. Additionally, local magnetic variations can also affect the accuracy of a magnetic compass.


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.


What instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?

The magnetic compass was invented by the Chinese to show direction. It consisted of a magnetized needle floating in water, pointing towards the Earth's magnetic poles, allowing sailors to navigate accurately.


Show you an example compass test?

Show example of an compass test


Why was a compass invented?

The compass was invented to show you the axis


What is an instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?

The Magnetic Compass.


A symbol on a map that sHow is direction?

Both a compass rose and a north arrow will show direction.


How can you determine the poles of an odd shaped magnet?

You place the magnet under a piece of paper, and then sprinkle some iron filings on the paper. The iron filings will line up along the magnetic lines of force, which will show very clearly where the magnetic poles are.


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


What does a compass show on a map?

North


How do you detect the poles of a magnet using compass?

To identify the north pole of a magnet, make a compass out of it by hanging it on a string or floating it on water. The pole that faces geographic north is the north pole. Once you have a magnets poles labelled, you can use it to identify orientation and poles on another magnet since like poles repel and opposite poles attract.Alternative AnswerEasier still, use a compass! A compass always points to the south magnetic pole of a magnet.


Can you show the picture of compass?

I'm unable to show pictures as I'm a text-based assistant. However, you can easily find pictures of a compass by searching for it online. compass is a navigational instrument that shows the direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions.