WHAT IS A COMPASS?
A compass is a navigational tool that indicates direction, typically using a magnetized needle that aligns with Earth’s magnetic field to point towards the magnetic North Pole, helping users find North, South, East, and West for orientation and travel. While the most common type is the magnetic compass, other versions use gyroscopes or GPS, but the principle remains finding cardinal directions.
How it Works:
- Earth’s Magnetic Field: Our planet acts like a giant magnet with north and south poles, creating invisible magnetic lines of force.
- Magnetized Needle: A compass has a lightweight, magnetized needle (often iron) balanced on a pivot so it can spin freely.
- Alignment: The needle detects Earth’s magnetic field and aligns itself, with one end pointing to the magnetic North Pole.
- Cardinal Directions: Once the needle points north, users can easily determine the other cardinal directions (South, East, West) and use markings on the compass card (or rose) to find specific bearing.
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