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Your compass does not point north! It merely aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location. Provided you know the difference between the local magnetic field, and the simple North/South polar model, your compass may be used anywhere. Just use your knowledge of the difference.
The place where your compass will be of little use is close to the Magnetic Poles, where stray currents (caused mainly by solar charged particles) will give an uncertain and fluctuating result.
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What is a military compass?
A military compass is a compass that was issued to members of the military for them to use in the field. It isn't much different than a compass you can buy yourself.
What is the plural possessive of compass?
The plural of compass is compasses, and the plural posessive is compasses'(referring to more than one compass).
Why would it be more beneficial to have a star chart rather than a compass if you were lost on the moon?
It would be more beneficial to have a star chart than a compass because a compass only works on earth. The compass uses the magnetic field that is generated by the north side of the earth. On the moon, there is no strong magnetic field on the north side, making a compass useless in finding your way back.
Did Columbus think that the compass was the devil's work?
No, he used one and the world in general was much more advanced than that in 1492. Nor did they think the world was flat.
What is the compass variation?
I think you're after the magnetic variation. If so :- That is the variation between true north and the earth's magnetic field at your location. Can be + or - and up to a few tens of degrees.Your compass does not actually point to north, though that is a useful assumption. In reality, the compass needle aligns itself with the direction of the earth's magnetic lines of force at your location. These do not run nicely north and south. Your map will have on it an indication of the magnetic variation in that region, and may include also the amount by which that varies annually.The earth's magnetic field is generated (most of it anyway) by electrical currents flowing in the magma. These currents may be caused by the core rotating slightly faster than the mantle and crust. [But no one's been there!] The magma and the earths core beneath it are much too hot to sustain a magnetic field.
Why does autism exist?
Why do we exist at all, any of us? Autism is who a person is, it's as much a part of a person as their race or their sex, and it is as much a variation in humankind as different eye colours, skin colours, etc. Autism is simply a variation in humankind, it needs no more explanation than this.
When is equivalent variation greater than the Compensated variation When also is compensated variation be greater than the equivalent variation?
When goods are normal, CV > EV.
If it is summer in delhi then what ill be the climate in South Africa?
It will be summer as well, however, as SA is much further south it will have a more pronounced seasonal variation than New Delhi.
Why is it better to use a magnetic compass to find directions more than the stars and the sun?
It isn't. Navigation by the stars is far more accurate than navigation with a compass, as magnetic north is different at different locations while north determined by the stars is the same at all locations.
How much did it snow in Milwaukee in Jan 2009?
Officially it was only about 10 inches, but toward Racine received more than 2 feet. Check out the map below for this spatial variation.
Why do composers use variation?
A "variation" is just that ... a variation on the original theme, where the original tune or melodic idea is much the same, but the accompaniment may differ slightly or greatly. Another variation is to change the cantus firmus to another part, other than the soprano line, for instance.
How do sellers differentiate their products under monopolistic competition?
Sellers offer different, rather than identical, products. Each firm seeks to have monopoly-like power by selling a unique product. Product variation is much more common than having identical products. As a result, monopolistic competition is much more common than perfect competition.
