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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 does south pole of the compass always point to the north while north pole always points to the south?
Like magnetic poles repel, unlike magnetic poles attract. So the magnetic south and magnetic north of two bar magnets will attract. Therefore, though the compass needle points towards the magnetic north, it is actually the magnetic south pole of the compass needle that is pointing towards the magnetic north.
How do you identify the north and south pole of a magnet?
Use a compass. It's needle points to the south pole of a magnet.
Describe the effects and evidence of Earth's magnetic field?
The magnetic field can easily be noted if you hang a magnet from a piece of string, or use a compass; the compass needle is also magnetic. The idea is for the compass or hanging magnet to be able to freely rotate. Since the north pole of the compass needles points north, you can conclude that the south pole of planet Earth is towards the north. Remember that opposite poles attract each other.
Why does a compass point in different directions?
Its ovious why a compass points in different directions. For example, if your going north, the compass points north because your going that direction. Theres also a magnet concealed in the compass. How does the compass know what direction yoiur going. Earth it self is a magnet. When you head that direction, it will point
In which direction will the compass point?
The compass will point towards the magnetic north pole.
What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
What does a needle in a compass point to?
the north pole
Where does a compass not point north?
When standing on the Magnetic North Pole, your compass will only South!
How do you know that the compass point at north always?
The Earth's magnetic field causes a compass needle to align with the magnetic North Pole, which is located near the geographic North Pole. This makes the compass point to the north direction consistently.
What way will a compass point in Uruguay?
the compass would point north because it Always points north unless you are at the north pole. :)
In the southern hemisphere the north pole of a compass needle?
The north pole of a compass needle would still point point towards the north. More precisely, towards the Earth's magnetic south pole, which is close to the geographic north pole.
Does a compass point to the geographic north pole?
No. The compass needle points toward the magnetic north pole.
Which end of a compass needle would point toward the north pole of a bar magnet?
The north end of a compass needle would point toward the north pole of a bar magnet.
Why do the magnets of a compass attract to the north pole but the bars repel?
A compass will always point to the south pole of a magnet.
Which is the point to which a compass always points?
The point to which a compass always points is the magnetic North Pole. This is because the compass needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which is directed towards the magnetic North Pole.
Why does the north needle on a compass point to the geographic north pole?
Magnets, man...
