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

Answer:

The Compass

Explanation:

The correct option to the above question is option

d) The needle of the compass always points in the upward direction

Answer 2

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

Explanation:

• A compass is an instrument that is used for orientation and navigation which shows direction in relation to the geographic cardinal directions
• A compass  has a small magnet within it with the north pole towards the needle’s tip. This magnet aligns itself with earth's magnetic field therefore points towards geographical north and magnetic south.
• A compass needle shows north since the the north pole of the magnet within  it is attracted to the Earth's built-in magnet's south pole.