2006-11-10 12:43:50 · 4 answers · asked by ciabatta 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Compass needles align themselves with the magnetic field directions. On earth, the magnetic field direction is always from the north pole to the south pole (approximately), hence the compass shows north and south directions.
Thus, if in a particular location in space there is a magnetic field, the compass will align itself with it, otherwise, if there is no magnetic field around (most likely in your assumption of space) the needle will not try to show any direction, as you turn the compass, the neddle will freely turn with it.
2006-11-10 12:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Grelann 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
towards the strongest magnetic flow,not actually in alignment with it ,but towards it
2006-11-10 20:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by stratoframe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where you stand in the space, it is the reference point.
2006-11-10 20:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by M.R.Palaniappa 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
JUST MOVE RANDOM--NO N/S PULL TO EFFECT
2006-11-10 20:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋