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What is the name of a compass needle?
The needle in a compass is typically called a magnetic needle or magnetic pointer.
How could you magnetise a needle to make your own compass?
Rub the needle across a magnetic surface...always in the same direction, don't go back and forth. This will magnetise the needle. Then float the needle in a dish of water. And presto you have your own compass
Why does a compass needle change direction when it is near a magnetic field?
Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.
Why won't a compass work near a magnet?
The compass needle is itself a magnet which is why it always points north according to the earth's magnetic field. If you place a magnet (Whose magnetic power is stronger than the earth's) close to the compass its needle will be attracted t the magnet and not to the North Pole.
Why does a compass always work?
A compass works by aligning itself with the Earth's magnetic field. The needle of the compass is magnetized, pointing towards the magnetic north pole. As long as the Earth's magnetic field remains stable and the compass is not influenced by nearby magnetic objects, it will always point 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
What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
The needle on a compass is always pointing to what pole?
The north pole.
What is the purpose for a needle on a compass?
to point the right direction ***correction by cw - the needle always points north.
What is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely?
A compass has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
What is the name of a compass needle?
The needle in a compass is typically called a magnetic needle or magnetic pointer.
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 the magnet in a compass?
The compass needle.
How could you magnetise a needle to make your own compass?
Rub the needle across a magnetic surface...always in the same direction, don't go back and forth. This will magnetise the needle. Then float the needle in a dish of water. And presto you have your own compass
Why does a compass needle change direction when it is near a magnetic field?
Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.
What major changes set the stage for European exploration?
the major discovery that was made on 1271 to 1295 was the compass that was made to find direction's compass was an instrument used to find direction's also includes a needle that always pointed north
What can be used for a compass?
a freely suspended magnetic needle as it will always point to the north - south direction
