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Its needle is a fine bar-magnet on a low-friction pivot to allow it to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
Its North is therefore the Earth's magnetic, not rotational, North Pole, so a correction has to be made to the reading to establish the true geographical bearing. Since the magnetic pole slowly precesses over the years, the correction varies with time.
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Is there anywhere on earth a compass will not work?
Yes if you are in the north and south poles your compass will go haywire
Does a compass work best when close to magnet?
No. Being near a magnet (or magnetic field) completely puts off the compass as the compass is influenced by it and will not align with the Earth's natural magnetic field.
Why won't my compass work?
First make sure that your compass is flat on your hane/arm/ground also please go to my website- www.toppicks.webs.com
Why do you think compass might not work near storm power lines?
Compasses do not work well in the presence of of electromagnetic fields.
Does a greater amount of force always result in a greater amount of work?
you have to be using a compass
How do you make a circle with a compass?
If your unable to figure out how to work a compass its probably best not to use it.
Why does a portable sundial need a compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
Why does the portable sundial need a compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
Why does the portable sundial need compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
What does the 'compass' tell you?
The compass indicates the direction of magnetic North, from that you can work out South, East, West and all the other points on the compass.
How does compass work in mobile?
The iPhone's digital compass application works just like any magnetic-needle compass. Launch the application by tapping the "Compass" button on the iPhone's.
Is there anywhere on earth a compass will not work?
Yes if you are in the north and south poles your compass will go haywire
What made the sin-an work as a compass?
Bronze
Why would magnetic compass not work in space?
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How does a compass work in physical education?
the clock is rotating like the sun and that's how a compass works in physical education.
What do you do if zombie craft maps do not work?
then make a compass
Does a magnetic compass work in the desert?
Why not? the desert is just the same as any other place on planet earth. Magnetic compasses work fine in the desert. See the "Where does the magnetic compass not work?" question for some places where they don't work.
