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Does a magnetic compass work in the desert?
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.
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.
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.
If the worlds magnetic poles reverse would the sun rise in the west?
No. The rotation of the Earth cannot change without a shock big enough to destroy all life on the planet. But the direction of "magnetic north" would point more toward the SOUTH pole than the north pole.A magnetic compass doesn't point at the north pole; it points to the north MAGNETIC pole, which is currently (it slowly wanders around) in northern Canada. When the Earth's magnetic field reverses, we're not sure exactly where the north magnetic pole will be, but it'll probably be somewhere in the Indian Ocean south of Tasmania. We do know that the Earth's magnetic field will reverse; it has hundreds of times before. But we don't expect it any time soon.
In which direction would a floating magnet move?
It would align itself with the magnetic North and South poles of the Earth.
Why does a compass does not show exact geographical poles?
A compass needle points to the magnetic poles, which are not the same as the geographic poles. There is nothing special about the magnetic field at the geographic poles.
Function of a magnetic compass?
The function of a magnetic compass is to show the direction toward the magnetic poles of the Earth. It is used as a navigation tool.
Where is the magnetic compass most beneficial?
About Midway between the earth's magnetic poles.
Does magnetic compass work on the sun?
No, the sun does not have an iron core to generate magnetic poles
What do the poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with?
The poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north and south poles. This alignment helps the needle to indicate the direction of north.
Is there anywhere on earth a compass will not work?
Yes, at the magnetic poles (North and South) a compass needle will not point to the true north, rather it will point vertically downwards or upwards. This is because the magnetic field lines converge at the poles.
What direction does the needle of a magnetic compass point?
The needle of a magnetic compass points towards the Earth's magnetic north pole. This allows users to determine their direction relative to the magnetic poles.
How does a compass needle align its self?
The compass needle is magnetic, so it aligns itself with the magnetic poles. For more information on magnetic fields, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_field
A compass is a scientific instrument used to locate the what?
The magnetic north pole of the Earth.add. Actually the compass aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location. From this we may infer the direction of the magnetic poles.
What has the author Henry Herbert Howe written?
Henry Herbert Howe has written: 'Magnetic poles and the compass' -- subject(s): Compass
What does force on a magnetic compass needle represent?
The force acting on a magnetic compass needle represents the Earth's magnetic field. The needle aligns itself with the magnetic field lines, pointing towards the North and South magnetic poles. This alignment allows the compass needle to indicate the direction of 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.
