Compass

Compass

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video explains how a compass works by pointing north due to Earth's magnetic field. It describes the compass's components: a magnetic needle, a pivot, and a marked disk. The Earth acts like a magnet with magnetic poles, attracting the compass needle. This alignment helps users determine all directions.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the magnetic poles of the Earth?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What directions can you determine using a compass?

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