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What would happen to a compass if earth's magnetic field were to invert?

a.
the compass would point in the opposite direction.
b.
the compass would oscillate between magnetic north and magnetic south.
c.
the compass would not be affected.
d.
the answer depends on the strength of the magnetic field.

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User Jommy
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a. the compass would point in the opposite direction because everything would simply flip around
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User Chrisinmtown
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