Question

A compass can be used to find East-West direction at any place.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Compass

The needle of a magnetic compass always points in the North-south direction. If the North-south direction is known, then the East−West direction can also be determined, which is perpendicular to the compass needle.

1. When a compass is kept at a place, the magnetic needle aligns in a north-south direction.
2. The red arrow of the compass needle is termed as the north pole and the other end as the south pole.
3. East direction is $90°$ clockwise to the north direction while west direction is $90°$ anti-clockwise to the north direction.

Hence, the statement is true.