What is a compass? Describe the construction of a compass with the help of a labelled sketch.How is a compass used to find direction
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a compass is an instrument for finding direction, with a needle that always points north.
A compass always points towards the North−Southdirection. The red arrow of thecompass needle indicates its north pole. The arrow always points in the North direction. If we know the North direction, then we can find all the other three directions at that place
Answer:
a compass is usually a small box with a glass cover on it . A magnetised needle is pivoted inside the box,which can rotate freely .
Explanation:
The compass also has a dial with directions marked on it .The compass is kept on the place where we wish to know the directions .The compass is then rotated until the north south marked on the dial are at the two ends of the needle . To identify the north pole of a magnetic needle , it is usually painted in a different colour
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