Why does a compass needle point downwards at the magnetic north pole?

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poojarao

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Sep 5, 2009

A compass needle held horizontally is only afftected by the horizontal component of the magnetic flux. What do you think will happen to a compass needle at the magnetic north pole?

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javierR

Sep 5, 2009

Which way do the magnetic field lines go at the magnetic north pole if you stand there?

Why does a compass needle point downwards at the magnetic north pole?

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Why does a compass needle point downwards at the magnetic north pole?

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