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What are the devices that uses magnet to find direction?
Compasses
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.
Why are iron needles good in compasses?
Iron needles are good for compasses because it is thin, and light
Do compasses detect fluctuations in convection in the mantle?
Yes
What is true about all compasses?
They all have a hand pointing in a direction.
Why are compasses important to Scouts?
A compass can be used to find your way.
What did navigators rely on to find there way before compasses were invented?
There brains
Why can't you find the midpoint of a line?
You can with a pair of compasses!
What are the devices that uses magnet to find direction?
Compasses
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 the possessive form of the word Compasses?
The plural possessive for compasses is compasses'.
What are magnetic compasses used for?
It is for pointing out the direction you are going for and for looking or finding the answer your looking
What did navigators rely on to find their way before compasses were invented?
Sighting the sun or stars, but that only gave latitude. To get longitude required an ultra precise chronometer.
Why do you magnets?
It helps build compasses and most technology. Also it's fun to test out for science experiments.
What is a pair of compasses?
A pair of compasses is a tool used to draw circles, usually consisting of two arms joined at one end in such a way that the arms can be opened and closed.
How many types of compasses are there?
There are two main types: Magnetic compasses and gyro compasses.
Where can I find more information on prismatic compasses?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-prismatic-compass.htm
