Explain the compass needle in 4-5 pts.;
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Explanation:
A compass works by detecting the Earth's natural magnetic fields. ... This allows the needle to better react to nearby magnetic fields. Since opposites attract the southern pole of the needle is attracted to the Earth's natural magnetic north pole. This is how navigators are able to discern north.
A magnetized pointer (usually marked on the North end) within a compass, free to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
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Explanation:
A compass is an instrument which is used to find the direction of a magnetic field. A compass consists of a small metal needle which is magnetised itself and which is free to turn in any direction. ... The compass needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field direction and points north-south.
