Question

Question 21
The compass always point towards the north. Which one of the following is the correct explanation for
this?
a) The Earth is a magnet and therefore it attracts the metallic needle of the compass.
b) The magnetic needle of the compass aligns itself with the Earth’s magnetic field.
c) The Earth’s south pole does not have a magnetic pull hence the compass points towards the
north.
d) The needle of the compass always points in the upward direction.

Answer 1

Answer:

According to me most probably the Answer will be Option 'B'

Explanation:

I think the Option 'B' is correct that is

The magnetic needle of the compass align itself with the EARTH's magnetic fields.

Answer 2

Answer:

the correct answer would be b) option

I will tell u why

so the magnetic needle of the compass is itself a magnet having north and south ends and when brought close to a bar magnet it starts to deflect and repel at same side and attract at opposite side.

Earth North Pole is responsible for the directions or navigation and hence it is used to find sea routes by compass or if u have heard the pole Star

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