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It's not necessary at all. But the fact that it can be used
as a navigational tool makes it quite useful.
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What depend on a magnetic compass?
The navigator and hence the exploration group, who trust navigation to the navigator. A2 Even modern ships have magnetic compasses. They are a fail safe alternative to all the other electronic navigation aids, because they require no power to work.
What explorers depend on a magnetic compass?
The navigator and hence the exploration group, who trust navigation to the navigator. A2 Even modern ships have magnetic compasses. They are a fail safe alternative to all the other electronic navigation aids, because they require no power to work.
Is there anywhere on earth a compass will not work?
Yes if you are in the north and south poles your compass will go haywire
What is lack of work called?
guidence and control communication navigation
Does a compass work best when close to magnet?
No. Being near a magnet (or magnetic field) completely puts off the compass as the compass is influenced by it and will not align with the Earth's natural magnetic field.
How does the gyroscope work as a navigation tool?
It maintains orientation. Thus it may act as a form of compass, or as the basis of a device that keeps track of all the turns you make.
Would an astronaut bring a compass on their space expedition?
Not for navigation. Compasses work based on the magnetic field of Earth and are pointless for navigation except on Earth.
How does the magnetism in the compass work with the magnetism of earth so that the compass is a useful tool for navigating?
The magnetic needles of the compass align with earths magnetic field coming off the polar ice cap.
What depend on a magnetic compass?
The navigator and hence the exploration group, who trust navigation to the navigator. A2 Even modern ships have magnetic compasses. They are a fail safe alternative to all the other electronic navigation aids, because they require no power to work.
What explorers depend on a magnetic compass?
The navigator and hence the exploration group, who trust navigation to the navigator. A2 Even modern ships have magnetic compasses. They are a fail safe alternative to all the other electronic navigation aids, because they require no power to work.
How is GPS better than a compass?
A GPS uses satellites to show your exact position on a hand-held device. A compass point towards magnetic north, from which, using a map, you can take bearing of distant points to work out your position, or work out your direction of travel.Both are important tools to navigation - provided the GPS device's battery doesn't go flat!
Why wont One low beam work on Jeep Compass?
replace blown bulb then access body control module with a scan tool and clear headlight fault code , the headlight should now work
Is the compass important?
In a historical sense, the compass is extremely important. It allowed reasonably safe long-distance sea exploration and trade. In a modern western-world sense, the compass is rapidly becoming obsolete for the great majority of its applications. There are many niche applications where the compass is still a requirement for navigation (dense forests and underground, where GPS won't work, for example). The majority of the world does not have the practical access to GPS that the most affluent nations take for granted. The compass remains essential throughout the developing world. So, yes, the compass is important.
How do you make a circle with a compass?
If your unable to figure out how to work a compass its probably best not to use it.
Why does a portable sundial need a compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
Why does the portable sundial need a compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
Why does the portable sundial need compass?
Because he portable sundial does not work without a compass
