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What direction does a compass always point?
Magnetic northNorth.In line with the earth's magnetic field.A way to remember the four directions on a compass is Never Eat Soggy Waffles or Never Eat Slimy Worms.magnetic north
Why earth possess magnetic field?
The Most Energetic Cosmic Rays Are Dangerous Because They Are Ionising Radiation. Fortunately, On Earth We Have Two Very Effective Line Of Defence: The Earths Magnetic Field And Its Atmosphere! x
How does a compass determine the directions?
The term "compass direction" means a direction shown by a magnetic compass, one whose needle will be drawn to a north-south alignment. When at a location and facing a certain direction, the "compass direction" is the one at the top (front) of the moving compass rose. If a location is in that direction, it is the indicated compass direction from the current point.On a map, the direction from one point to another is indicated by the up-down and left-right line between the points, and the compass directions are indicated by a compass rose on the map.
What is the map line called that shows constant compass directions?
Conformal
What is a line parallel to the earths surface?
That would be latitude or longitude.
Choose the best description of a magnetic field line A Magnetic field lines for a bar magnet are parallel to the magnet B A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would?
B. A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would align in a magnetic field.
What can we use to find the shape of a magnetic field?
We can use iron filings, a magnetic compass, or a Hall probe to find the shape of a magnetic field. Iron filings line up along magnetic field lines, a magnetic compass shows the direction of the field, and a Hall probe can measure the strength of the magnetic field at different points.
What is the name of the line with whcih a compass aligns?
The line with which a compass aligns is called the magnetic meridian. This line indicates the direction of the Earth's magnetic field at a specific location. Compasses point towards magnetic north, which is generally close to, but not the same as, true north, due to the Earth's magnetic field being irregular.
Best description of a magnetic field line?
A magnetic field line is an imaginary line that represents the direction a magnetic compass would point when placed at any point in space. The lines form closed loops around a magnet or current-carrying wire, flowing from the north pole to the south pole in a continuous path. The density of field lines indicates the strength of the magnetic field.
Does a compass needle line up perpendicular or parallel to a magnetic field?
A compass needle will align itself with a magnetic field. It will want to lie along the magnetic field lines, or lie parallel to the lines of force of the magnetic field it is interacting with.
How do earths magnetic properties explain how a compass works?
Earth acts like a giant bar magnet with a North and South pole, which creates a magnetic field. A compass needle is a small magnet that aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field to point towards the magnetic North pole. This allows users to determine their direction by reading the compass needle.
What is magnetic meridian in compass surveying?
The magnetic meridian in compass surveying is the line passing through a compass needle when it is freely suspended and allowed to align with the Earth's magnetic field. It represents the direction of the magnetic north pole at a particular location on the Earth's surface. It is an important reference in compass surveying for determining directions.
Choose the best description of a magnetic field line AMagnetic field lines always point north BA magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point CMagnetic field lines?
From that list, I'll have to go with 'B'.
How does a tangent at any point on the magnetic field line show the direction of magnetic field at that point?
The tangent to a magnetic field line at any point indicates the direction of the magnetic field at that specific location. This is because the tangent line represents the direction a compass needle would point if placed at that point on the field line. The magnetic field lines themselves flow from the north pole of a magnet to its south pole, with the tangent pointing in the direction the magnetic field would act on a north pole.
How does a needle on a compass align itself?
A needle on a compass aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field. The needle is magnetized, with one end pointing towards the Earth's magnetic north pole and the other end pointing towards the magnetic south pole. This alignment allows the needle to point in the direction of magnetic north.
Why does a compass needle line itself up with the magnetic field?
a compass points the magnetic north pole,because the earth is tilted on an axis of 23 degrees, while spinning on this same axis.that is why a compass points to magnetic north and not true north.
What is a plotting compass?
A plotting compass is a small magnet which is suspended and is free to rotate. When it is near a magnet, the compass will always point in a particular direction (the north pole's direction) becasue of the force of the magnetic field.
