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Needle on compass always points to what pole?
The magnetic poles of a compass needle are named after the directions in which they point. 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are LOCATIONS (used to distinguish them from 'True North' and 'Magnetic North'), and do NOT describe their magnetic polarities. As 'unlike poles attract', the north pole of the compass needle points towards Magnetic North, whose polarity must, therefore, be south. By extension, the polarity of Magnetic South is north.
What is a magnetic compass?
A magnetic compass has a needle mounted in a way that allows it to turn freely. Tis needle always lines up with Earth's magnetic field and points toward magnetic north. The needle is set over a diagram that shows east,south, and west. By knowing which way is north, a sailor can find the other diections. AA magnetic compass has a needle mounted in a way that allows it to turn freely. Tis needle always lines up with Earth's magnetic field and points toward magnetic north. The needle is set over a diagram that shows east,south, and west. By knowing which way is north, a sailor can find the other diections.
What is a magnetic needle that is free to turn?
Compass
How do you use a compass?
To use a compass, hold it flat in your palm and make sure the direction of travel arrow is pointing away from you. Rotate the compass bezel so that the orienting arrow lines up with the north marker on the bezel. Turn yourself until the red end of the compass needle aligns with the orienting arrow. You are now facing north.
What will be deflection in compass needle of a magnet when a current carrying wire is placed over it?
The compass needle will turn until it's perpendicular to the wire, provided the current in the wire is enough to generate a magnetic field around the wire that's strong enough to swamp out the effects of the Earth's magnetic field. (That doesn't take much current.)
In a compass why must the friction be low?
The friction in a compass must be low so that the compass needle can turn freely and point to magnetic north.
Which one mineral causes a compass needle to turn away from North?
Iron is the mineral that causes a compass needle to turn away from North because it disrupts the Earth's magnetic field. The iron in the mineral is attracted to the Earth's magnetic field, causing the needle to align with it.
The compass needle always points to what star?
The needle of a compass can point to any star you'd like it to. Just flip and turn the compass and the needle will be in different directions, poinling to different stars. But a compass isn't anything to do with stars. Tatyana Martynova
Needle on compass always points to what pole?
The magnetic poles of a compass needle are named after the directions in which they point. 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' are LOCATIONS (used to distinguish them from 'True North' and 'Magnetic North'), and do NOT describe their magnetic polarities. As 'unlike poles attract', the north pole of the compass needle points towards Magnetic North, whose polarity must, therefore, be south. By extension, the polarity of Magnetic South is north.
What is a magnetic compass?
A magnetic compass has a needle mounted in a way that allows it to turn freely. Tis needle always lines up with Earth's magnetic field and points toward magnetic north. The needle is set over a diagram that shows east,south, and west. By knowing which way is north, a sailor can find the other diections. AA magnetic compass has a needle mounted in a way that allows it to turn freely. Tis needle always lines up with Earth's magnetic field and points toward magnetic north. The needle is set over a diagram that shows east,south, and west. By knowing which way is north, a sailor can find the other diections.
What is a small magnet that can turn freely and always point north?
A compass.A compass.A compass.A compass.
How does a compass needle respond when a compass needle is placed within a magnetic field?
A compass needle, as well as everything else on Earth, is ALWAYS within a magnetic field. If the compass needle is free to turn, it will align itself with the magnetic field, and point along the north/south axis of the field. If another magnetic field source appears near the compass ... such as a current-carrying electrical conductor, or a toy magnet in somebody's pocket ... whose field strength is comparable to the Earth's, then the compass will deflect, and realign itself along the north/south axis of the SUM of the fields.
How does a compass needle respond when a compass is places within a magnetic field?
A compass needle, as well as everything else on Earth, is ALWAYS within a magnetic field. If the compass needle is free to turn, it will align itself with the magnetic field, and point along the north/south axis of the field. If another magnetic field source appears near the compass ... such as a current-carrying electrical conductor, or a toy magnet in somebody's pocket ... whose field strength is comparable to the Earth's, then the compass will deflect, and realign itself along the north/south axis of the SUM of the fields.
How does a compass needle respond when a compass is placed within magnetic field?
A compass needle, as well as everything else on Earth, is ALWAYS within a magnetic field. If the compass needle is free to turn, it will align itself with the magnetic field, and point along the north/south axis of the field. If another magnetic field source appears near the compass ... such as a current-carrying electrical conductor, or a toy magnet in somebody's pocket ... whose field strength is comparable to the Earth's, then the compass will deflect, and realign itself along the north/south axis of the SUM of the fields.
What is a magnetic needle that is free to turn?
Compass
Does a compass needle line up perpendicular or parallel to a magnetic field?
A compass needle will align itself with a magnetic field. It will want to lie along the magnetic field lines, or lie parallel to the lines of force of the magnetic field it is interacting with.
How do you use a magnetic compass?
To use a magnetic compass, hold it level in your hand and allow the needle to settle and point towards magnetic north. Make sure there are no magnetic objects nearby that could interfere with the needle. Turn your body and the compass together until the north end of the needle aligns with the north direction on the compass housing. Read the heading indicated by the direction marker to determine your orientation.
