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   Why does a Compass Point North?

   • A compass points north because all magnets have two poles , a north pole and a south pole, and the north pole of one magnet is attracted to the south pole of another magnet. (You may have seen this demonstrated by a pair of simple bar magnets or refrigerator magnets pushed end to end.)

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   How does a compass work?

   • A compass is designed to react to the magnetic field generated by the swirling hot mass of rock thousands of kilometers/miles deep inside Earth, but there are lots of other things going on, much nearer to your compass, that can throw it well and truly out of whack.

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   What is a magnetic compass?

   • The magnetic compass is the most familiar compass type. It functions as a pointer to "magnetic north", the local magnetic meridian, because the magnetized needle at its heart aligns itself with the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field.

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   How do magnetic compasses work?

   • Magnetic compasses consist of a magnetized needle that is allowed to rotate so it lines up with Earth's magnetic field. The ends point to what are known as magnetic north and magnetic south. Scientists and historians don’t know when the principles behind magnetic compasses were discovered. Ancient Greeks understood magnetism.

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3. www.explainthatstuff.com › how-compasses-workHow does a magnetic compass work? - Explain that Stuff

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   Aug 29, 2023 · Learn how a compass needle aligns with Earth's magnetic field and points north, and how to read the cardinal and intercardinal directions on a compass card. Find out how compasses can be inaccurate, how ships use them, and who invented them.

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   Jul 28, 2010 · A compass points north because it has a magnet that aligns with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn how declination, the difference between true north and compass north, affects navigation and how to compensate for it.

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   6 days ago · Learn how a compass works and its history, types, and uses. A compass is a device that indicates direction using Earth's magnetic field or other methods.

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   A compass is a device that shows the cardinal directions using a magnetized needle or other element that aligns with magnetic north. Learn about the origin, types and features of compasses, and how they are used for navigation and geographic orientation.

7. www.wonderopolis.org › wonder › how-does-a-compass-workHow Does a Compass Work? - Wonderopolis

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   Jan 9, 2015 · Learn how a compass works by responding to Earth's magnetic field and pointing to the North Pole. Find out the difference between true north and magnetic north, and how to use a compass for navigation.

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   Sep 16, 2024 · Learn how compasses work on magnetic or gyroscopic principles or by determining the direction of the Sun or a star. Explore the history and evolution of compasses from ancient China to modern aircraft and land vehicles.