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To the Magnetic North - not True North
The needle of a compass points toward the magnetic North (in varying degrees of accuracy), because the line of the compass aligns itself to the Earth's magnetic lines. Despite popular belief, the North Pole is not necessary coincident or synonymous with magnetic north. The earth's magnetic field has, over the history of the planet, shifted, causing the magnetic North to be situated in places other than what is known as the North Pole.
the needle of a compass points north and south pole thank u vary much
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What pole does the needle on a compass always point to?
the north pole
Why do the magnets of a compass attract to the north pole but the bars repel?
A compass will always point to the south pole of a magnet.
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.
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. :)
Where does a compass always point?
To the North or South magetic pole. (Depending on which hemisphere you are.)
How can the polarity of a magnet be determined?
Use a compass. It will always point to a magnet's south pole.
How do you know that the compass point at north always?
The Earth's magnetic field causes a compass needle to align with the magnetic North Pole, which is located near the geographic North Pole. This makes the compass point to the north direction consistently.
In which direction will the compass point?
The compass will point towards the magnetic north pole.
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!
Why compass is always on north?
The compass relies on earth's magnetic field to orient itself. The magnetic field runs from the north pole to the south pole. The compass will orient itself with whichever pole it's closest to.
The needle on a compass is always pointing to what pole?
The north pole.
Why compass neddle show north side always?
ACTUALLY in the north pole of the earth there is a south pole that attracts the north pole of a magnet by MRINMOY SAHA
