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Fun with Magnets — Science STD 6 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6ScienceFun with Magnets1 Mark
MCQ
Why does a compass always point to the north direction?
  • A
    The compass is made up of a magnetic material.
  • B
    The compass is a magnet with the pointer seeking the south pole of the earth.
  • ✓
    The compass is a magnet with the pointer seeking the north pole of the earth.
  • D
    The compass is an electromagnet that is charged by rubbing.
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
The compass is a magnet with the pointer seeking the north pole of the earth.

The needle of a compass is a magnet.
The earth too is a magnet as the needle tends to align itself to the earth's north pole.
The magnetic field of the earth can cause the needle to point in the north direction.

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