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   why a magnetic compass always aligns itself along the North-South direction ?

The needle of a magnetic compass is made out of a magnetic substance which responds in the presence of magnetic field.The reason why it aligns itself to the north south (polar) direction is because the magnetic intensity is greatest at those polar points.

So, one point of the needle seeks the north pole while the other point seeks the south pole (of a magnet).

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 becuase it magnet on its tip which can only be attracted to north pole.

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Every magnet on the Earth will definitly be under the Earth's influence, the properties of a magnet is such that it is attracted by the poles of the Earth and aligns itself to Earth's north-south direction.

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