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A compass is a small magnetic needle that rotates freely on a pivot inside a round housing with directions marked.
The red/painted end of the needle points North. Knowing North, you automatically know South, East, West.
Sailors, explorers, airline pilots (as backup), hikers — all use compasses for direction.
Example
Place a compass on a table. The needle swings and settles. The red tip points North → look 90° to your right to face East.
💡 Tip:Keep compass away from iron objects and strong magnets — they distort the reading.
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- Q1.A compass has a:
- Q2.Red/pointed end of compass points:
- Q3.Navigators use compass to find:
- Q4.If you face North using a compass, East is to your:
- Q5.Keep compass away from: