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When was the first magnetic compass invented?
The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China. but the first was made in the Qin dynasty in 221-206 BC
What will affect a compass reading?
Basicly any kind of magnetic field
When was the navigational compass invented?
The first compass was invented around 247 B.C. in China and by the eleventh century it was used for navigation. In medieval Europe around 1300 the dry compass was invented and was replaced by the liquid filled magnetic compass in the early twentieth century. A compass is a navigational instrument which is used for determining the direction related to the Earth's magnetic poles......by shaheer iqbal
Which invention is more important the astrolabe or the magnetic compass why?
In my opinion I think the magnetic compass is more important because It made worldwide travel easier and encouraged more exploration.
What is the name of the person who invented the magnetic compass?
d0uchbag invented the compass
Where was the magnetic compass made?
china
Who used the first magnetic compass?
china
Who invented the magnetic compass.?
The magnetic compass was made in China the second century AD. The Norse seamen of around 900 AD had magnetite rock that they used as a magnetic compass.
What were some of china's early inventions?
FIREWORKS, COAL, AND MAGNETIC COMPASS
What is the great instrument for travelling that China has contributed to the world?
A magnetic Compass.
How does magnetic field affect a compass?
The earth's magnetic field acts upon the magnetic material of the compass needle, causing it to align to the field. Thus, the compass appears to point North, which is "magnetic north". Magnetic north and "true north" are about 300 miles apart.
How does earth magnetic field affect a compass?
The earth's magnetic field acts upon the magnetic material of the compass needle, causing it to align to the field. Thus, the compass appears to point North, which is "magnetic north". Magnetic north and "true north" are about 300 miles apart.
When was the first magnetic compass invented?
The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China. but the first was made in the Qin dynasty in 221-206 BC
What will affect a compass reading?
Basicly any kind of magnetic field
When was a magnetic compass made?
The magnetic compass was made for the people of China to find a way around if any explorores got lost while walking throgh forests and jungles
What has China given to the Canadians in cultural and technological exchanges?
postal system, `magnetic compass,
Which of the following scenarios would have been possible for the first time during the song dybasty?
APEX: A musilm sailor uses a magnetic compass to navigate from China to India
