Physics - Magnetism - Earth's magnetic field - The Compass Mystery

Present: 'A compass needle always points roughly North, no matter where on Earth you are. Why?' (A) It's attracted to the North Star, (B) There's a giant magnet inside the Earth, (C) North is always up, (D) The wind pushes it. Reveal: B! Earth acts like a giant bar magnet with its South magnetic pol

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Physics - Magnetism - Earth's magnetic field - The Compass Mystery

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vivmagarwalJan 29, 2026

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Present: 'A compass needle always points roughly North, no matter where on Earth you are. Why?' (A) It's attracted to the North Star, (B) There's a giant magnet inside the Earth, (C) North is always up, (D) The wind pushes it. Reveal: B! Earth acts like a giant bar magnet with its South magnetic pol

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PhysicsMagnetismStage 7, Grade 6, MYP Grade 7, Class 10, Class 10

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