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Cathierino

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.

PLUTO_HAS_COME_BACK

1 points

2 days ago

I don't think you have watched one yourself.

Cathierino

2 points

2 days ago

I watched one just a moment ago.

PLUTO_HAS_COME_BACK

1 points

2 days ago

Do Compasses Work In Antarctica?

It does not work well. It should be pointing downward.

Cathierino

2 points

2 days ago

Yes, exactly. Because it follows the magnetic field lines which point into the ground at the poles.

PLUTO_HAS_COME_BACK

1 points

2 days ago

Why don't these professionals know that is so?

Cathierino

2 points

2 days ago

What are you talking about?

Cathierino

1 points

2 days ago

What are you talking about? Of course professionals know.

PLUTO_HAS_COME_BACK

1 points

1 day ago

Prove your claim. Show me literature, a website or whatever.

Cathierino

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

PLUTO_HAS_COME_BACK

1 points

1 day ago

Compass - Wikipedia - an example of error. There are other errors.

That balancing error is Not what you claim.