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Why does south pole of the compass always point to the north while north pole always points to the south?
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∙ 6y ago
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.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 10y agoBecause the geographic NP is located in 1 place.
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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
Is a directional indicator that either points north or all four directions?
A COMPASS? It points in normally two directions North and south. However the same end will always point towards north. Some compasses have 4 cardinal points on them and they will point in all four directions at once. but again the north and south are the ones that line up. East and west are just along for the ride. Other Directional indicator. Radio direction finders, wind vanes, etc. have all the operational properties of the compass but use different means to point with.
What shows the direction of North on a map?
A compass. The north, west, east, and south star thing.
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
What are the eight points of a compass rose?
The 16 directions on a compass rose are: * North * South * East * West * Northeast * Northwest * Southeast * Southwest * North Northeast * East Northeast * North Northwest * West Northwest * South Southeast * East southeast * South Southwest * West Southwest.
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. :)
Where will a compass point if you face south?
If you point the north side of the compass away from you the compass will point south. Because the needle always points north (magnetism).
Which is the point to which a compass always points?
Type your answer here... north
Where does a compass point during winter?
Compass points always towards Earth's magnetic north.
Is there ever a time when your compass will not point north?
Your compass will always point to the earth's north magnetic pole. That spot is about 940 miles from the real north Pole. Your compass only points to real north if you happen to be on the extension of the line that joins the two spots. Anywhere else, your compass points to one side or the other of the real north Pole.
What is the purpose for a needle on a compass?
to point the right direction ***correction by cw - the needle always points north.
A needle on a compass always point to what pole?
The North Pole.Another AnswerA compass needle points to the location called 'Magnetic North', named to distinguish it from 'True North'. Magnetic North is several hundred miles away from True North.
What does a compass needle point do?
It points to true north.
Does a compass point geographic north?
Actually, a compass points to the magnetic north pole, not the geographic north pole.
Does a compass point to the geographic north pole?
No. The compass needle points toward the magnetic north pole.
Where does the pointer of a compass always point?
north
Compass rose always point where?
north
