Question

how is a compass used to find a direction?

Answer 1

Answer:

It has a magnetic needle which always point towards north south direction

Explanation:

A compass is a instrument which uses a magnetic needle to find the directions used for the navigation purposes.

1. As Earth it self have a large magnetic field which have north pole and south pole .
2. The needle always point towards north south direction .
3. As two of four directions are Known then we can easily find out other two directions .