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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.
The arrowhead of a compass always point north?
True north is the direction indicated by the Earth's axis of rotation, while magnetic north is the direction indicated by the compass needle. The arrowhead of a compass points towards magnetic north, not 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
Why does a compass always point north when picked up?
A compass works by aligning itself with Earth's magnetic field, specifically pointing towards the magnetic north pole. This allows it to indicate directions accurately. The magnetic north pole is near the geographic north pole, which gives the illusion that the compass is always pointing north.
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!
What c always points north?
Compass
What always points to the north?
A compass
What instument always shows magnetic north?
A compass is the instrument that always shows magnetic North. A compass is used to show which way you are traveling.
Where does the pointer of a compass always point?
north
Compass rose always point where?
north
Why always a compass points to the north?
magnetism
Why does a compass always pointed to north?
magnetism
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. :)
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.
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).
What is a thing and it will always point to the north towards?
A compass.
Where does a compass point during winter?
Compass points always towards Earth's magnetic north.
