Discussion
Create your initial post on the DQ 11 Discussion Board in response to the following questions:
Before the invention of GPS travelers relied on a compass to show whether there were moving north-, south-, east, or west-bound.
In your own words, what is the general working principle behind a compass?
What magnetic polarity does the Earth’s geographic north pole have ?
Can you make a compass with only one magnetic monopole? If yes/no, why?
Can you think of any places on Earth, where a compass is not very useful to tell the direction?
What was the most interesting and useful thing you learned that helped you understand everyday life better?
In your own words, what is the general working principle behind a compass? What magnetic polarity does the Earth’s geographic north pole have ?
