Question

5. Why does a compass point northwards​

Answer 1

Answer:



A magnetic compass points to the earth's magnetic poles, which are not the same as earth's geographic poles. ... When it comes to magnets, opposites attract. This fact means that the north end of a magnet in a compass is attracted to the south magnetic pole, which lies close to the geographic north pole.Nov 15, 2013

Answer 2

Answer:

DUE TO THE EARTH"S MAGNETIC POLES.

Explanation:

Well look, the concept is really interesting.

Imagine a globe... It has two poles r8.... well what is a globe??

IT is nothing but a model of the Earth itself... right??

So the Earth has two poles... North Pole and South Pole. The magnet has two poles as well North and South Pole. Now, We know That The North Pole attrcts South Pole And South Pole attracts the north pole of the magnet.

FACT: EARTH is a MAgnet... Why??? Because it is made up of molten metals like Nickel and Iron... The geographical north pole of the earth is the magnetic south pole of it and The GEographical South Pole is the magnetic North Pole of the Earth.

So, when we take A magnetic compass, Its magnetic needle always attracts the North pole which is actually The Magnetic South Pole of Earth.

I hope U understood this concept well. Its easy isn't it... now always remember and do not forget this next tym...

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