Question

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

b is correct buddyy .....

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is b : The magnetic needle of the compass aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field