Question

how a compass use magnetic force to help voyagers sail in the right direction

Answer 1

A compass has a freely suspended magnetic needle in it. The needle has two points. One is north & the other is south pole.

The north end always points towards the north pole.

Hence voyagers can find their way using a map and a compass.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Sailors and voyagers have been using compass from years to find the direction during their voyages.  
• A compass is used as a direction tool because of its simple make and a good work.
• A compass is nothing but a simple tool that has a magnetic needle that points always towards the right direction.
• It determines a specific direction, if we know where is north then it is easy to determine the other directions thereby assuring the correct way to reach a destination.