why does a compass always point north???
2006-08-31 12:30:54 · 7 answers · asked by semicharmed life girl 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Because the needle is magnetic. Magnets have north and south poles, just like the planet does. Here in the northern hemisphere, the magnet is drawn to the northern magnetic pole of the planet.
2006-08-31 12:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A compass always points North because of the magnetic pull of the North Pole.
2006-08-31 19:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A compass works on the earths magnetic field. The needle has a slight negative charge which alines with the north poles positive charge/field.That's why a plastic compass with a plastic dial works as well.
2006-08-31 19:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by scott m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magnets. There is a magnetic north pole and magnetic south pole on the earth. The magnet in the compass is attracted to the north pole (if you are in the Northern Hemisphere) because it, too is a magnet.
2006-08-31 19:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by borscht 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are 2 articles that should help you.
2006-08-31 19:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should open your school books.
2006-08-31 19:37:04 · answer #6 · answered by pelister56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so u knoe where to go
2006-08-31 19:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by ♥kimberly luvs you♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋