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Does a compass point to the geographic north pole?
No. The compass needle points toward the magnetic north pole.
Which is the point to which a compass always points?
The point to which a compass always points is the magnetic North Pole. This is because the compass needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which is directed towards the magnetic North Pole.
Why does the north needle on a compass point to the geographic north pole?
Magnets, man...
Does the magnetic compass always point in a northern direction when placed on the earth?
No. The true north pole and the magnetic north pole are in different locations. The compass will point at the magnetic north pole. If you happened to be somewhere between the two north poles, the compass will point exactly backwards!
Where does compass point if current is North?
If you are standing on the magnetic north pole, the needle will want to point down. If you are standing on the geographical North Pole, the needle will point South. From the North Pole, every direction is "South"!
In which direction will the compass point?
The compass will point towards the magnetic north pole.
What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
What does a needle in a compass point to?
the north pole
Where does a compass not point north?
When standing on the Magnetic North Pole, your compass will only South!
How do you know that the compass point at north always?
The Earth's magnetic field causes a compass needle to align with the magnetic North Pole, which is located near the geographic North Pole. This makes the compass point to the north direction consistently.
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. :)
In the southern hemisphere the north pole of a compass needle?
The north pole of a compass needle would still point point towards the north. More precisely, towards the Earth's magnetic south pole, which is close to the geographic north pole.
Does a compass point to the geographic north pole?
No. The compass needle points toward the magnetic north pole.
Which end of a compass needle would point toward the north pole of a bar magnet?
The north end of a compass needle would point toward the north pole of a bar magnet.
Why do the magnets of a compass attract to the north pole but the bars repel?
A compass will always point to the south pole of a magnet.
Which is the point to which a compass always points?
The point to which a compass always points is the magnetic North Pole. This is because the compass needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field, which is directed towards the magnetic North Pole.
Why does the north needle on a compass point to the geographic north pole?
Magnets, man...
