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A plotting compass is used to detect which direction the North Pole is located. You can stand in any position and it will always point north.
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That's a navigation compass. A plotting compass will indeed point to the Earth's Magnetic North Pole (not the axis pole), if not influenced by any other magnet; but its purpose is in plotting the magnetic field around a magnet.
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∙ 9y agoA plotting compass is typically used in forestry work. It is used to evaluate distance and direction in forest and wilderness areas.
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Do compasses detect fluctuations in convection in the mantle?
Yes
Why did Europeans use compasses?
They used compasses to navigate on the sea and on land.
Are magnet is used in compasses?
yes
Why are magnets usefull?
Magnets are used in compasses.
What is the possessive form of the word Compasses?
The plural possessive for compasses is compasses'.
What are bow compasses used for?
Bow compasses are used for drawing circles and arcs with consistent radius measurements in various applications such as drafting, technical drawing, and architecture. They consist of two arms joined with a pivot point and are adjusted to the desired radius before tracing the circle or arc.
What is a tool used to create circles?
A "pair of compasses".
When were compasses used for traveling?
Compasses have been used for traveling since the 11th century in China. They became more commonly used for navigation during the Age of Exploration in the 15th century.
What technology was used in marquettes expedition?
there were compasses and maps and teloscopes
Why are compasses important to Scouts?
A compass can be used to find your way.
Did Tudors have compasses?
It Was Used To Tell The Direction You Were Going
What tool is used for drawing arcs or circles?
A pair of compasses.
