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Magnetic north (which is a little different from north. as defined as the meeting point of all lines drawn perpendicular to the equator and passing through the northern hemisphere)
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The needle of a compass points to what pole?
north pole Magnetic North PCH answer = Magnetic North
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.
What is a compass needle?
The 'north pole' of a compass is so-called because it points approximately towards the earth's True North. It actually points to a location we call 'Magnetic North' which is several hundred miles away from True North. The reason it does so is because the magnetic polarity of this location is a south pole.
How does a compass tell direction?
A compass works by aligning itself with Earth's magnetic field. The needle inside the compass is magnetized and points towards the magnetic north pole. By following the direction the needle points, you can determine which way is north.
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.
The marked end of a compas needle always points directly to?
north
Which way does the marked end of a compass point?
The marked end of a compass needle typically points towards the magnetic north.
Which direction you are facing at the needle of the compass you are holding points directly to your left explain?
If the needle of the compass points directly to your left, it means you are facing north. The needle of a compass always aligns with the Earth's magnetic field, with the red end pointing towards the magnetic north pole and the white (or non-red) end pointing towards the magnetic south pole.
Which way does a compass needle usually point?
The needle, or "pointer", of a compass will always point North. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass
Does a compass needle always point directly northward in the absence of other nearby magnets or currents?
In the absence of interference from other magnetic fields or currents, a compass needle will align itself with the Earth's magnetic field and point towards the magnetic North Pole. However, it may not always point directly northward due to local magnetic anomalies or declination.
What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
The needle on a compass is always pointing to what pole?
The 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.
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
Which pole of a compass magnet is attracted to Earth's magnetic north pole?
The pole of the compass that is attracted to the earth's magnetic north pole must be a south magnetic pole. But here's the thing. In the compass, the south magnetic pole of the needle is marked "N" because that end of the compass needle points to earth's magnetic north. The only way the needle can point to earth's magnetic north is if that end of the needle, the one marked with an "N" on it, is a magnetic south pole. It almost seems counter intuitive, but think it through and it will become clear.
How can you tell which is the North Pole on a magnet if it is not marked?
A magnet's north pole will attract the south pole of a compass needle (i.e. the end of the needle that points to Magnetic South).
What is the name of a compass needle?
The needle in a compass is typically called a magnetic needle or magnetic pointer.
