What is magnetic compass?explain its construction and working?
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A compass containing a magnetic needle pivoted in a horizontal place , that indicate the direction of magnetic north at points on earth's surface is called magnetic compass .A suspended magnetic needle is placed in the center which can rotates freely . It function as a point to magnetic north , the local magnetic meridian because the magnetized needle at its heart aligns itself with the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field .
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