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There are two kinds of compasses. One compass is an instrument for determining directions, as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north. The other kind of compass is an instrument to draw perfect circles.
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What is a 8 point compass?
An 8 point compass also known as a compass rose is a regular compass that shows the eight directions
What is the plural of compass?
The plural of compass is compasses.
Direction tool used in real life compass?
compass needle?
Why is the magnetic compass so important?
why was a magnetic compass so important
Why does a compass needle change direction when it is near a magnetic field?
Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.Because of the magnetic force. The compass needle is also magnetic.
What are the maritime navigation principles?
If you are gaining an interest in spending a significant amount of time on the water it is important to understand some basic principles including navigation principles. The first of these is understanding latitude and longitude. Then you need to understand direction which is where your boat is relative to north. You must also learn the difference between true north and compass north.
Is gyrosyn compass a combination of magnetic compass and artificial horizon?
No,a Gyrosyn compass is a combination of a Magnetic compass and Direct reading compass.
How do you compass?
compass
Tool used to draw circles and arcs?
Compass compass compass
What is the moveable bar in a compass called?
A compass magnet or a compass needle.
What is the principle of compass surveying?
The prismatic compass is a type of compass use for survering a land.
What part of a map will tell you about direction?
idk i belive the compass
Does a compass use mangnetism?
A magnetic compass does. Though there are other types of compass that do not
Why is the golden compass called the golden compass?
its called that because it is a compass that is golden
Where is the compass on Skullduggery Island?
There is no compass??
What is the compass of a clarinet?
There is no compass "of" or "on" the clarinet.
What is the Root word of compass?
compass
