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Is there ever a time when your compass will not point north?
Your compass will always point to the earth's north magnetic pole. That spot is about 940 miles from the real north Pole. Your compass only points to real north if you happen to be on the extension of the line that joins the two spots. Anywhere else, your compass points to one side or the other of the real north 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 point to the geographic north pole?
No. The compass needle points toward the magnetic north pole.
The arrowhead of a compass always point north?
nnoo
All compasses point where?
A compass is a simple device which consists of a small, lightweight magnet which is balanced on a nearly frictionless pivot point. A compass will always point towards the North Pole because of the Earthâ??s magnetic field because the magnet inside the compass is drawn to that magnetic field.
Where will a compass point if you face south?
If you point the north side of the compass away from you the compass will point south. Because the needle always points north (magnetism).
Where does a compass point during winter?
Compass points always towards Earth's magnetic north.
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. :)
What c always points north?
Compass
What is the purpose for a needle on a compass?
to point the right direction ***correction by cw - the needle always points north.
What always points to the north?
A compass
A compass always points to?
Yes.
Why always a compass points to the north?
magnetism
Is there ever a time when your compass will not point north?
Your compass will always point to the earth's north magnetic pole. That spot is about 940 miles from the real north Pole. Your compass only points to real north if you happen to be on the extension of the line that joins the two spots. Anywhere else, your compass points to one side or the other of the real north Pole.
What does a compass needle point do?
It points to true north.
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
The neeedle on a compass always points on what pole?
magnetic North
