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Q: Should a boat compass be mounted away from aluminum?
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Where does a boat compass get mounted?

Where it can be easily seen by the operator and as far away from any magnetic materials or strong electrical currents as possible


Where should a boy compass be located?

A boy's compass should be securely attached to his person, such as on a backpack strap or a belt loop, for easy access and use while hiking or navigating outdoors. It should be kept away from any electronic devices or metal objects that could interfere with its accuracy.


What do we do if there is aluminum particles in our house?

You can clean the aluminum particles by dusting them away.


What technology will you need if you are far away?

Far away from what? A compass? A GPS? What are you asking for?


Where will a compass point if you face south?

If you point the north side of the compass away from you the compass will point south. Because the needle always points north (magnetism).


Where can you collect aluminum cans?

anywhere where you could throw away aluminum cans


What younger should do to prevent having arthritis as they grow older?

stay away from all products or foods containing aluminum


What metal does a compass have to be away from to work?

Iron or steel. Since it is a magnet, a compass will point to iron instead of pointing North.


Where can one buy aluminum awnings?

My aluminum awnings blew away in a thunderstorm. Where can I buy new ones?


Which one mineral causes a compass needle to turn away from North?

Iron


Is a drink can biodegradable?

Old style steel ("tin") cans were, but modern aluminum cans, no. Steel eventually rusts away, but the oxides of aluminum are more durable than aluminum itself (in fact, they're used as abrasives, to wear away other stuff). On the other hand, recycling aluminum can is twenty times as efficient as extracting aluminum from bauxite ore.


Is drink can biodegradable?

Old style steel ("tin") cans were, but modern aluminum cans, no. Steel eventually rusts away, but the oxides of aluminum are more durable than aluminum itself (in fact, they're used as abrasives, to wear away other stuff). On the other hand, recycling aluminum can is twenty times as efficient as extracting aluminum from bauxite ore.