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Why would magnetic compass not work in space?
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Would a magnetic compass be suitable to be used for space travel?
No. Magnetic compasses work based on the Earth's mantic field, in space there is no magnetic field for the compasses to work with. A different system, possibly similar to Global Positioning System (GPS) might work, call it the Universal Positioning System. On certain rocky planets it could work, but some planets don't have a magnetic field, like Mars. So a traditional magnetic compass wouldn't work in space, or at least it won't get you where you want to go.
Would compass work in centre of earth?
no because of the magnetic field.
Do you need a magnetic compass on the moon?
Because the moon has no magnetosphere - compasses are based on magnetic energy. == ==
How does a compass work when your hiking?
The arrow that points north in the compass is attracted to the magnetic north pole, using magnetic waves generated by the earth. Even though the magnetic north pole is several miles from the rotational north pole, it helps you go north.answ2. Only the second statement above is true. The earth's magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing roughly parallel to the Equator. These are generated, we believe, by the hot magma.Your compass needle does NOT point north. Rather, it aligns itself with the magnetic lines of force at your location. But the local magnetic north may well be quite different from the real north. This is called the magnetic deviation in your region.
Why would magnetic compass not work in space?
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What two places can a compass not be used?
a compass can be used anywhere.... the accuracy however may suffer in the magnetic polar regions. Then of course there is outer space where a compass would not work
Why don't magnetic compesses work in space?
There are still magnetic fields in space - especially if you remain close to Earth. But magnetic compasses are usually designed to use gravity, which you won't have if you are in free fall. A specially-designed magnetic compass would work, though.
Would a magnetic compass be suitable to be used for space travel?
No. Magnetic compasses work based on the Earth's mantic field, in space there is no magnetic field for the compasses to work with. A different system, possibly similar to Global Positioning System (GPS) might work, call it the Universal Positioning System. On certain rocky planets it could work, but some planets don't have a magnetic field, like Mars. So a traditional magnetic compass wouldn't work in space, or at least it won't get you where you want to go.
Would an astronaut bring a compass on their space expedition?
Not for navigation. Compasses work based on the magnetic field of Earth and are pointless for navigation except on Earth.
Would compass work in centre of earth?
no because of the magnetic field.
Does a magnetic compass work in the desert?
Why not? the desert is just the same as any other place on planet earth. Magnetic compasses work fine in the desert. See the "Where does the magnetic compass not work?" question for some places where they don't work.
Does magnetic compass work on the sun?
No, the sun does not have an iron core to generate magnetic poles
Does a compass work best when close to magnet?
No. Being near a magnet (or magnetic field) completely puts off the compass as the compass is influenced by it and will not align with the Earth's natural magnetic field.
How do compass' work?
The arrow in a compass is magnetic and is being pulled the magnetic force from the north pole. Hope it helped:) btw, I'm a fifth grader:) :)
How do earth's magnetic properties explain how compass work?
The magnet in the compass is attracted to the magnetic field in the Earth's core. The N on the compass always point to magnetic north.... Don't get that confused with geographical north. They are different. Hope this helps.
How does the magnetism in the compass work with the magnetism of earth so that the compass is a useful tool for navigating?
The magnetic needles of the compass align with earths magnetic field coming off the polar ice cap.
