Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field generated by electric currents from within the planet. Compasses take advantage of this field to identify north and serve as a navigational aid. But one social ...
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How does a compass find true direction?
This video explains how compasses use Earth’s magnetic field to point north, breaking down the science behind one of humanity ...
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