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Would a magnetic compass be suitable to be used for space travel?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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Why would magnetic compass not work in space?
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Would compass work in centre of earth?
no because of the magnetic field.
Why would magnetic declaration be different for different locations on the earth?
First of all, we're pretty sure that you're referring to "variation", not "declaration".Magnetic variation is the difference between the direction from you to the north pole (called "true north"), and the direction in which your magnetic compass points.That difference changes with your position on earth, because the north pole and theplace your compass points to are two different places. If you were standing at the point that's exactly halfway between them, then your compass would point exactly away from the north pole. And if you're not between them, but you're standing on the extension of the line between them, then your compass it pointing at the north pole, because both points are in the same direction from you.If you look at a navigational map, you will see lines of magnetic variation printed on the map. If you read your magnetic compass and apply the magnetic variation (printed on the map), you can calculate the direction of TRUE north.
Do you need a magnetic compass on the moon?
Because the moon has no magnetosphere - compasses are based on magnetic energy. == ==
Direction a compass point on the moon?
It would Align itself with the earth's megnetic field if the moon's core is solid (no one knows whats a few feet below the surface of the moon, we know alomost nothing about the moon), or if the moon's intearar is liguid then it most likely has a magnetic field and the compass would Align with that.
Why would magnetic compass not work in space?
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An instrument that would not be expected to react to a magnetic storm?
Compass.
What tool would you use to detect magnetic effects?
A magnetic needle meter, or a simple compass.
Would compass work in centre of earth?
no because of the magnetic field.
Why would a compass change from pointing north to south?
Perhaps you are holding it the wrong way around or you are standing near a powerful magnetic field.
Why is magnetic compass important?
Around the thirteenth century, this magnetic compass became important to mariners because sometimes, their astronomical cues would be hidden by the clouds and they couldn't find direction but with this compass, it always pointed north to the earth's magnetic field and revealed all the directions.
How would the travelers find the exact magnetic pole?
using a compass and not a GPS
Best description of a magnetic field line?
A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point
Why would it be more beneficial to have a star chart rather than a compass if you were lost on the moon?
It would be more beneficial to have a star chart than a compass because a compass only works on earth. The compass uses the magnetic field that is generated by the north side of the earth. On the moon, there is no strong magnetic field on the north side, making a compass useless in finding your way back.
What happens when a compass is near a magnet?
Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.Then the compass would react according to the magnetic field of the magnet.
What would indicate an magnetic field?
You can detect it by watching a compass needle, if that's what you mean.
Choose the best description of a magnetic field line.?
A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point.
