Where does a compass point in the northern hemisphere

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When a compass is in the northern hemisphere, the north end of the needle is pulled down towards the Earth, so the south end must be counterweighted to balance it. If a northern-hemisphere compass is used south of the equator, the south end of the needle is pulled down instead.

alex41 [277]4 years ago

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https://www.reference.com/science/compasses-work-southern-hemisphere-32e4bec40efd6471

"When a compass is in the northern hemisphere, the north end of the needle is pulled down towards the Earth, so the south end must be counterweighted to balance it. If a northern-hemisphere compass is used south of the equator, the south end of the needle is pulled down instead."

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