Question

the needle of a compass indicates which direction when it comes to rest ? a. north - south
b. East -.west c. north - East
d south - west
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Answer 1

Answer:

a. North-South

Explanation:

Wherever you are on Earth, the magnetized needle of a compass will always point in the same direction. This occurs because of Earth's magnetism. Earth behaves like a gigantic magnet. ... Under the effect of Earth's magnetic field, the needle always points toward the north magnetic pole (north-south direction).

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