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A compass uses magnetic fields to direct the needle which points north. From this we derive South or East or west.
add. In detail, your compass knows nothing of the Earth's North or South (magnetic) Poles. It aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locality.
megnate in compass oppose the megnate of the earth.
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How do compasses and astrolabes help sailors?
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What did navigators rely on to find there way before compasses were invented?
There brains
What is likened to stiff twin compasses If they be two they are two so As stiff twin compasses are two Thy soul the fixed foo t makes no show To move but the other do?
Did you know this is actually from a poem? The poem is a well-known poem called From Chaucer to Gray.
Which of following is true of compasses?
A compass has both a south pole and a north pole :)
Why do you need magnets?
It helps build compasses and most technology. Also it's fun to test out for science experiments.
What is the possessive form of the word Compasses?
The plural possessive for compasses is compasses'.
How many types of compasses are there?
There are two main types: Magnetic compasses and gyro compasses.
What is the possessive form of compasses?
The possessive form of compass is compass's.
Do compasses use electromagnets?
No. compasses use a complex spinner.
What is the plural form of compasses?
Compasses is the plural form of compass.
Why did Europeans use compasses?
They used compasses to navigate on the sea and on land.
Can compasses harm the environment?
Yes compasses can harm the environment if you lave it on the sheet .
Why do compasses have mirrors?
For reflections
Where can one find more information about brass compasses?
There are a number of online websites where one can find information about brass compasses. Stanley London has an excellent selection of brass compasses for sale. Trade Mark London does repairs, maintenance and servicing for antique compasses. The Boreal Arrow has a wide selection of antique and vintage compasses available for purchase and provides some background history for each item.
What is a sentence using compasses?
None of their compasses would work because of the magnetic ore in the hills.
Why people use compasses?
people uses compasses because it is a very good use of tool that tells you where to go when you are lost.
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).
