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- A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field.
- Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyro-compass, used for determining geographic direction.
- A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned. Also called pair of compasses.
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A quartz be most useful to help make a simple compass?
what the quartz means is the quartz nail. No, a quartz nail is not the most useful to make a compass. A small iron nail is useful to help make a simple compass
Which element is most useful for making a simple compass?
Iron.
What is the most useful object to help make a simple compass?
A magnet.
What would be useful to help make a simple compass?
A small iron nail
What tattoos symbolize travel?
A compass is an awesome travel symbol. Can be as simple or as elaborate as you like.
How does a angel compass connect to beyblade grip launcher?
simple slide it on the launcher grip
What is the thing that helps the needle move freely in a compass called?
From an Engineering standpoint, it is called a BEARING. In a cheap compass it is a simple PINPOINT in the Base, and a CUP on the bottom of the Needle.
What tool would you use to detect magnetic effects?
A magnetic needle meter, or a simple compass.
You are so simple that you only point Yet you guide men all over the world?
a compass
When did people stop using a Magnetic Compass?
The simple truth is that they are still in wide use and probably always will be.
What all machines work with the help of magnets?
A magnetic compass is a simple machine that woks with the help of a magnet.
How does the landscape affect the population in northern Italy and southern Italy?
well babe its simple derling buy a compass
