What direction does n of the compass stand for and what direction does s stand for?

2.n stands for north.

3.w stands for the west.

E stands for the east.

Although it is said to be a compass, in fact, most of what we buy is the normal static state of the north needle. In China, it should point to n, which is the north.

The compass was called Sina in ancient times, and its main component was a magnetic needle mounted on the shaft. Under the action of natural geomagnetic field, the magnetic needle can rotate freely and keep in the tangent direction of magnetic meridian, and the north pole of the magnetic needle points to the geographical south pole, so the direction can be distinguished by this property.

It is often used in navigation, geodesy, tourism and military affairs. The invention of the compass with physical direction indication has three parts, namely Sina, compass and magnetic needle, all of which belong to the invention of China. According to ancient mine records, it first appeared in the Cishan area during the Warring States Period.

Compass is the result of China ancient working people's understanding of magnet magnetism in long-term practice. As one of four great inventions of ancient china, its invention has played an inestimable role in the development of human science, technology and civilization. In ancient China, the compass was first used for rituals, etiquette, military affairs and divination, and to determine the orientation when looking at Feng Shui.