2006-12-17 02:04:25 · 8 answers · asked by Jambo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Probably towards the nearest piece of metal since its a magnet. If it is too far from any metal then it just would float and stay in whatever direction its in until forced to another by kinetic energy.
2006-12-17 02:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by Geoff S 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A compass in space would point toward a magnetic pole strong enough to affect it, just as on earth. Microgravity would have little effect, unless there was a mechanical effect on the needle due to the microgravity.
2006-12-17 02:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by David A 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-11 10:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a compass in space will point to the highest magnetical potential its attrected by.
the Voyger spacecrafts for example have a kind of 'compass' (it works a little different) on board.
Now flying on the edge of the solar system it still recognizes magnetic field potentials from our sun, and it seems that it measures different potentials every once in a while.
its like north and south constantly changing, if you will so
2006-12-17 02:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by blondnirvana 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the direction of a compass depends on the gravitational force which affects it. In space it follows the gravitational force which affects it most i.e the gravitational force of any cosmic body that is nearest to it, may it be a planet, a star or a comet.
2006-12-17 02:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
An excellent question!!!!!!!
According to me it would point where the gravitational force is strong just as on earth
2006-12-17 02:12:12 · answer #6 · answered by Nirmal S 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The way u are pointing it towards...
2006-12-17 02:22:18 · answer #7 · answered by AD 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It points back to the North pole on earth.
2006-12-17 02:13:23 · answer #8 · answered by Dekka 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋