Question

Why the compass needle deflects in the direction of north pole

Answer 1

It gets deflected on earth towards north also because of a huge magnetism of earth. ... A compass points towards the North Pole, which is magnetic. So basically, it is pointing to a north magnet. and when another magnet is there, it points towards that .

Answer 2

because the needle moves freely and it is the property of magnet that it will show North-south direction
because of huge magnetism of eart

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