Question

Which of the following is true of compasses?

a) a compass is a permanent magnet.
b) a compass has only a north pole.
c) compasses always point toward geographic south
d) compasses are not always magnetized..

Answer 1

"A compass is a permanent magnet" would be the only correct option, since these magnets will always point to true north--allowing the user of the compass to find his or her way.