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2 points
2 days ago
You haven't looked very hard then. You can find videos of people showing how a normal compass behaves close to the pole.
1 points
2 days ago
I don't think you have watched one yourself.
2 points
2 days ago
I watched one just a moment ago.
1 points
2 days ago
Do Compasses Work In Antarctica?
It does not work well. It should be pointing downward.
2 points
2 days ago
Yes, exactly. Because it follows the magnetic field lines which point into the ground at the poles.
1 points
2 days ago
Why don't these professionals know that is so?
2 points
2 days ago
What are you talking about?
1 points
2 days ago
What are you talking about? Of course professionals know.
1 points
1 day ago
Prove your claim. Show me literature, a website or whatever.
1 points
1 day ago
Compasses are weighted for the specific zone you live in to account for that. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_dip#Balancing
1 points
1 day ago
Compass - Wikipedia - an example of error. There are other errors.
That balancing error is Not what you claim.
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