Why is a compass used as an indicator of direction ?

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  • August 27, 2011 at 6:09 am #74
    Aakanksha
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    Why is a compass used as an indicator of direction ?

    August 27, 2011 at 6:10 am #8638
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    The magnetic needle of the compass due to the influence of the earth’s magnetic field always lies in the north south direction. Hence we can known the direction.

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