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 directi

Answer 1

The magnetic needle of the compass aligns itself with the Earth’s magnetic field.

Option (B) is correct.

Explanation:

• The compass is made up of a magnetized needle that spins freely.  
• The direction of the needle helps you in fining the direction while sailing in the ocean.
• A compass has a small magnet inside it.
• This magnet is directed with its north pole and is moving towards the tip of the needle.
• This magnet aligns itself with the earth's magnetic field thus points towards the magnetic south and geographical north.

Answer 2

Option "B" is the correct answer to the following question.

Explanation:

The needle used in the direction detector (Compass) is made from a magnet that always points towards the North Pole with the help of the Earth's magnetic waves. The Earth has its magnetic force which is found in the north-south swing of the earth, so the direction indicator(Compass) device always shows the north-south direction.

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