Question

A magnet used in compass helps in finding direction. Give the reason for the same.

Answer 1

Answer:

Compasses are mainly used in navigation to find direction on the earth. This works because the Earth itself has a magnetic field which is similar to that of a bar magnet (see the picture below). The compass needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field direction and points north-south.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

• because it's because the earth has also a magnetic field