Question

Choose an incorrect statement regarding a compass.

• A. The needle of the compass always points in a north-south direction.
• B. Compass is a device used for finding directions.
• C. The compass needle is a type of magnet.
• D. Magnet of the compass needle has only one pole.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Magnet of the compass needle has only one pole.

A compass is a device used to find directions. The needle aligns in a north-south direction when it comes to rest because the needle is a magnet. A magnet as we know, cannot have one pole.