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Why not? the desert is just the same as any other place on planet earth.
Magnetic compasses work fine in the desert.
See the "Where does the magnetic compass not work?" question for some places where they don't work.
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What compass is Canada in?
The north. We have and own the north magnetic pole. All compass users have to pay us a royalty....ok maybe not.
Why Magnetic compass inoperative at the poles?
the fieldlines are pointing straight down. If your compass could rotate when held up (instead of lying flat on a table), the needle would point downwards.
Do electronics work in the desert?
Yes, electronics work in the desert.
How can you tell that the Earth has a magnetic field?
Hang a magnetized object from a thread attached to its midpoint, so that it balances with its poles at the same level, like a propeller.Notice that regardless of what position you point it, it has a direction in which it wants to point, and when you let it go, it always rotates itself to that direction.An identical object that's NOT magnetized won't behave that way.
When a compass is placed near a conductor where current flows its needle would deflect what does this indicate?
This proves that a magnetic field is developed around the conductor wen current flows through it...
Why would magnetic compass not work in space?
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Does magnetic compass work on the sun?
No, the sun does not have an iron core to generate magnetic poles
Does a compass work best when close to magnet?
No. Being near a magnet (or magnetic field) completely puts off the compass as the compass is influenced by it and will not align with the Earth's natural magnetic field.
How do compass' work?
The arrow in a compass is magnetic and is being pulled the magnetic force from the north pole. Hope it helped:) btw, I'm a fifth grader:) :)
How do earth's magnetic properties explain how compass work?
The magnet in the compass is attracted to the magnetic field in the Earth's core. The N on the compass always point to magnetic north.... Don't get that confused with geographical north. They are different. Hope this helps.
How does the magnetism in the compass work with the magnetism of earth so that the compass is a useful tool for navigating?
The magnetic needles of the compass align with earths magnetic field coming off the polar ice cap.
What does the 'compass' tell you?
The compass indicates the direction of magnetic North, from that you can work out South, East, West and all the other points on the compass.
How magnet in compass work?
The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.
Why does a compass needle change direction when it is near a magnetic field?
Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.
Will a compass always work?
No. I assume you mean a magnetic compass. A magnetic compass reacts to magnetic fields; the magnetic south pole of Earth is not exactly at the geographic north pole, so at some points of the Earth's surface, the magnetic compass will actually point south instead of north. Also, a magnetic compass will be influenced by other magnetic fields, e.g., current-carrying wires.No. I assume you mean a magnetic compass. A magnetic compass reacts to magnetic fields; the magnetic south pole of Earth is not exactly at the geographic north pole, so at some points of the Earth's surface, the magnetic compass will actually point south instead of north. Also, a magnetic compass will be influenced by other magnetic fields, e.g., current-carrying wires.No. I assume you mean a magnetic compass. A magnetic compass reacts to magnetic fields; the magnetic south pole of Earth is not exactly at the geographic north pole, so at some points of the Earth's surface, the magnetic compass will actually point south instead of north. Also, a magnetic compass will be influenced by other magnetic fields, e.g., current-carrying wires.No. I assume you mean a magnetic compass. A magnetic compass reacts to magnetic fields; the magnetic south pole of Earth is not exactly at the geographic north pole, so at some points of the Earth's surface, the magnetic compass will actually point south instead of north. Also, a magnetic compass will be influenced by other magnetic fields, e.g., current-carrying wires.
Would compass work in centre of earth?
no because of the magnetic field.
What instrument is used for determining direction?
A compass. The North magnetic pole is in the direction of the N on the compass. Therefore, the North magnetic pole is in fact a magnetic field south pole since it *attracts* the north magnetic field pole of the compass magnet.
