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Why does a compass needle point north?
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The Earth is like a huge magnet with a force field that covers its whole surface. The poles of the magnet are near the North and South Poles. Magnetised objects - such as compass needles are drawn to these poles. Therefore one end of a compass needle will always point north.
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Book:
Best Ever Q&A
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Section:
Our World
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Chapter:
Planet Earth
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