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magnetic pull which is what the compass works off of.
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What did Arab scholars use to figure out their location on Earth?
By using a compass.
What is true of compasses?
They only point to the Magnetic NorthA compass is a permanent magnentA compass is a permanent magnet. A compass has both a south pole and a north pole. Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field or other permanent magnets.
How does a compass needle align itself?
A compass has a needle that is magnetized. This needle is suspended so that it can rotate freely and it can align itself with any magnetic field it is exposed to.If you put a magnet close to a compass, the needle will align itself with the magnets magnetic field.It picks up the earth's magnetic field.answer 2 A magnetic compass needle aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locality.It picks up the earth's magnetic field.answer 2 A magnetic compass needle aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locality.
How would a southern hemisphere compass differ from a northern hemisphere compass?
The Southern Hemisphere compass will naturally align it self with the South Poleanswer 2 A compass designed to work in the southern hemisphere will have the needle/card balanced differently, for in the S hemisphere the S pole will cause the compass to dip slightly - and opposite to the northern hemisphere.The compass manufacturers divide the Earth into five zones for balance. Some folk need a compass that is insensitive to this effect, (e.g. Army) and for this they choose to have the needle a smaller part of the weight balanced on the pivot, and have a liquid filled compass.Regarding the first sentence above, the compass needle actually aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location - which will still result in a N - S alignment.
What on a map shows direction?
Idle
How does the earth act like a compass?
magnetic pull which is what the compass works off of.
What causes a compass to behave as it does?
The needle of a compass is a magnet, and the earth is also a magnet. The side of the compass marked N is attracted to the north pole of the Earth, and the side marked S is attracted to Earth's south pole. The compass will spin to line itself up with the poles it is attracted to. However, if you have other magnets nearby, the compass can spin to line itself up with those instead.
In what way is earth like a giant magnet?
In that it has a magnetic field - which can be detected by a compass needle.
In what way is the earth like a giant magnet?
In that it has a magnetic field - which can be detected by a compass needle.
Does a compass needle exert force on the earth if the earth exerts a magnetic force on the compass?
Yes !! But its negligible.
What is the function of the earth induction compass?
It is a device for determining aircraft direction using the magnetic field of the earth. See link to Earth inductor compass
What feature of the Earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
What feature of earth makes a compass needle point north?
What features of the earth makes a compass needle point north
What is a directional compass?
a compass is a directional object made by the magnetic forces of the earth
How do you know that the earth acts like a magnet?
Because it affects a compass needle and because of the aurora borealis.
How can a magnetic compass be used to find directions on Earth?
Due to earth's spinning and rotation, it also behave as a magnet. That's why compass (magnetic needles) show directions as alike poles attracts and like repel each otherg
When was the compass first created?
since the earth is generaly a compass in itself, it was created by god.
