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How does the ancient Chinese compass work?
They used a special load stone with natural magnet inside.
Why was the ancient Chinese compass called the south pointing fish?
The ancient Chinese compass was called different things depending on the method used, but in the case of the fish compass, it was called that because the metal they used was cut into the shape of a fish to show directionality.Essentially:A sliver of steel or iron cut in a pointed shape, preferably the outline of a fish.Prepared by heater very red hot and quenched while being held pointed southWhen the compass is to be used a small bowl is filled with water and the tiny sliver of metal is placed on the water. The surface tension supports it and it will function as a compass pointing south.
Why was the compass invented?
Because the ancient Chinese wanted something to navigate their boats so someone created the compass
How was a compass used in ancient china and how does it affect society today?
What purpose did the ancient compass serve
What inventions did the ancient Chinese create that aided communication?
books paper ink and the first compass
How does the ancient Chinese compass work?
They used a special load stone with natural magnet inside.
How much is an ancient Chinese compass?
700 MONEYSSS
Which Chinese invention revolutionized maritime navigation?
The compass. The ancient Chinese invented the compass and revolutionized maritime (ocean / water) navigation.
What Ancient Chinese thing starts with a C?
china? compass?
Why was the ancient Chinese compass called the south pointing fish?
The ancient Chinese compass was called different things depending on the method used, but in the case of the fish compass, it was called that because the metal they used was cut into the shape of a fish to show directionality.Essentially:A sliver of steel or iron cut in a pointed shape, preferably the outline of a fish.Prepared by heater very red hot and quenched while being held pointed southWhen the compass is to be used a small bowl is filled with water and the tiny sliver of metal is placed on the water. The surface tension supports it and it will function as a compass pointing south.
Why was the compass invented?
Because the ancient Chinese wanted something to navigate their boats so someone created the compass
What instrument did the ancient Chinese invent that helped sailors figure out where they were going?
compass
What instrument did the ancient Chinese invent that helped sailors figure out were they were going?
compass
How was a compass used in ancient china and how does it affect society today?
What purpose did the ancient compass serve
Who was the inventor of the compass?
As for the specific person, I'm not entirely sure. I do know though that the first group of people to invent the compass were the Ancient Chinese.
Do the Chinese still use the Chinese compass?
Yes they do. The Chinese compass,also known as Luopan in Chinese,is used in Fengshui process,a way to determine a building's site,point,etc.
What was ancient China's compass used for?
to point!
