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A magnetic compass points towards the magnetic north pole, not the geographical north pole. The magnetic north pole is located slightly offset from the geographical north pole due to the Earth's magnetic field, which changes over time. Additionally, local magnetic variations can also affect the accuracy of a magnetic compass.
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What do the poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with?
The poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north and south poles. This alignment helps the needle to indicate the direction of north.
What direction does the needle of a magnetic compass point?
The needle of a magnetic compass points towards the Earth's magnetic north pole. This allows users to determine their direction relative to the magnetic poles.
Is there anywhere on earth a compass will not work?
Yes, at the magnetic poles (North and South) a compass needle will not point to the true north, rather it will point vertically downwards or upwards. This is because the magnetic field lines converge at the poles.
What does force on a magnetic compass needle represent?
The force acting on a magnetic compass needle represents the Earth's magnetic field. The needle aligns itself with the magnetic field lines, pointing towards the North and South magnetic poles. This alignment allows the compass needle to indicate the direction of North.
Why does a compass needle deflect in a magnetic field?
A compass needle is lightly magnetized, and will align itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locale. *It will not necessarily point to the Poles. The South magnetic pole is currently at about 68 deg S - some long way from 90 deg.
Why does a compass does not show exact geographical poles?
A compass needle points to the magnetic poles, which are not the same as the geographic poles. There is nothing special about the magnetic field at the geographic poles.
WILL The exact location where a compass points will ever change?
No, the exact location where a compass points (magnetic north) does not change. However, the magnetic poles themselves can shift over time due to changes in the Earth's magnetic field.
Function of a magnetic compass?
The function of a magnetic compass is to show the direction toward the magnetic poles of the Earth. It is used as a navigation tool.
Where is the magnetic compass most beneficial?
About Midway between the earth's magnetic poles.
Does magnetic compass work on the sun?
No, the sun does not have an iron core to generate magnetic poles
What do the poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with?
The poles of a magnetized needle on a compass align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north and south poles. This alignment helps the needle to indicate the direction of north.
Are earths magnetic poles located on its axis?
No, Earth's magnetic poles are not located exactly on its geographical poles. The magnetic poles are located slightly off-axis and can shift over time due to changes in the Earth's magnetic field.
What direction does the needle of a magnetic compass point?
The needle of a magnetic compass points towards the Earth's magnetic north pole. This allows users to determine their direction relative to the magnetic poles.
Is there anywhere on earth a compass will not work?
Yes, at the magnetic poles (North and South) a compass needle will not point to the true north, rather it will point vertically downwards or upwards. This is because the magnetic field lines converge at the poles.
What is the difference between magnetic meridian and geographical meridian?
the vertical plane passing through magnetic axis is magnetic meridain and the vertical plane passing through geographical axis in geographical meridain.the intersting fact is they are not parallel...but remain at certain angle ..the maximum angle made is 17 degree
How does a compass needle align its self?
The compass needle is magnetic, so it aligns itself with the magnetic poles. For more information on magnetic fields, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_field
A compass is a scientific instrument used to locate the what?
The magnetic north pole of the Earth.add. Actually the compass aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location. From this we may infer the direction of the magnetic poles.
