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Explain why compass needles do not point to earth's geographic north pole

Explain why compass needles do not point to earth's geographic north pole
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Explain why compass needles do not point to earth's geographic north pole

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Hello, to answer your question fully
They don't point there because all a compass is a magnet seeker that is attracted to the south pole like a postitive end on a battery is attracted to the negative charge


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