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North. It can, what they call "dance" if you are near magnetic rock though.

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What is a compass?

A compass is an instrument for determining direction consisting essentially of a freely suspended magnetic needle that points toward the magnetic north.


What is an instrument for determining direction consisting essentially of a freely suspended magnetic needle that points toward the magnetic north?

This is the description of a magnetic compass.


Why does a compass needle line itself up with the magnetic field?

a compass points the magnetic north pole,because the earth is tilted on an axis of 23 degrees, while spinning on this same axis.that is why a compass points to magnetic north and not true north.


Does a compass point to the geographic north pole?

No. The compass needle points toward the magnetic north pole.


What pole does a needle on compass point to?

A compass needle points toward the Earth's magnetic north pole. This is due to the magnetic properties of the Earth, which causes the needle, which is a small magnet, to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field. It's important to note that the magnetic north pole is not the same as the geographic North Pole.


How does a compass work off of magnetism?

There is a magnetic field surrounding the Earth. The positive pole of this magnetic field (called the north magnetic pole) is near the North Pole. A compass has a freely rotating needle that is magnetized such that one end of the needle points toward the north magnetic pole.


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.


How does a compass needle move when it is placed in a magnetic field?

A compass needle aligns itself with the magnetic field lines and points toward the magnetic north pole. The north-seeking end of the needle is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole, causing it to move and orient itself accordingly.


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.


How compass navigate the earth?

A compass works by aligning with the Earth's magnetic field. The needle inside the compass is magnetized and points toward the Earth's magnetic north pole. By using this reference point, travelers can determine their direction relative to the north.


Is A compass needle permanent a magnet?

Compass needles are permanent magnets. in response to the Earth's magnetic field, the compass needle will point toward the geographic North Pole.


What does the painted point of a compass always always point North?

The painted end of the compass needle is magnetized. That magnetism is drawn toward the earth's magnetic field, which is to the north.AnswerA compass needle is a tiny magnet, with a north pole and a south pole. These poles are named after the direction in which they point, so the 'painted end' (north) of a compass needle points north because the needle aligns itself with the earth's magnetic field. Magnetic North is the name given to a location, close to True North, whose magnetic polarity is south -which is whyit attracts the north pole of the compass needle.