Which way does a compass on Earth always point?
The south magnetic pole
The south geographical pole
Neither pole
The north magnetic pole

Question

Which way does a compass on Earth always point? 
    The south magnetic pole 
   The south geographical pole 
   Neither pole 
   The north magnetic pole

jamesj · Answer

Again, if you spend 60 seconds doing a google search, you'll find the answer: http://bit.ly/xvxbZ1 What's more, if your course is worth anything, it will have any told you the answer or given you material in which you can find the answer.

anonymous · Answer

if you dont want too help then DONT!!! but thanks anywasy!

jamesj · Answer

I'm trying to encourage you to help yourself.  As moderator of this group, I am now giving you a soft warning: stop spamming the Physics board with all your homework questions.  It crowds out other questions by other users who have made a genuine effort to arrive at an answer before posting.

anonymous · Answer

OK!

asnaseer · Answer

I agree with James here. mayrameza - if you really want to learn then you should not be just asking for answers. You should make some attempt at answering the questions yourself and then ask for help on the particular aspects that you find difficult to understand. In the long run you will learn much more with this approach.

anonymous · Answer

i did make the attempt those were the questions i ddnt understand thats why i asked!!!!!!!

asnaseer · Answer

and have you tried looking at the links found by James?
or even tried to look for answers using a simple google search yourself?

anonymous · Answer

The magnetic compass contains a magnet that interacts with the earth's magnetic field and aligns itself to point to the magnetic poles.