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No one knows. All we know is that the Chinese and Europeans helped to make the Chinese compass.
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What is the name of the Chinese inventor who made the compass?
It isn't really known who actually invented the compass, but we do know that it was around 215 B.C.E. (also can be written as 215 BC)
When was the Chinese magnetic compass invented or made?
To invent something you have to make it. It was invented.
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.
Is an instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?
The Magnetic Compass.
What are the benefits and disadvantages of the Chinese compass?
The main difference of the Chinese compass with the existing compass today is that the former makes use of ferrites or magnetic oxides. These are natural minerals that attract iron and other metals. Large deposits of ferrites were discovered thousands of years ago in the district of Magnesia in Asia Minor. The second difference is that the Chinese compass is always pointing on the south while the invented compass points to the north. The third is that invented compass is basically used for navigational purposes whereas the Chinese compass is used as a navigational tool and also as a beautiful piece of home décor and for Feng Shui.
What is the name of the Chinese inventor who made the compass?
It isn't really known who actually invented the compass, but we do know that it was around 215 B.C.E. (also can be written as 215 BC)
What was the name of the inventor of the compass?
Feng Shui was the inventor of the compass.I do not agree to that.Feng Shui was the name of the thing they used the compass for, not the person who invented the compass!
Who invented the gyro compass and Gyroscope?
Elmer Ambrose Sperry was the inventor of the gyro compass and gyroscope.
What is an instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?
The Magnetic Compass.
Why is it unclear who invented the compass?
because the compass was modified by many cultures that we can't name one inventor
What is an instrument invented by the Chinese in about AD 100?
A compass was invented by the Chinese and was very useful to the sailors.
What is a Navigation tool invented by the Chinese in the 1400s?
Compass
What did the Chinese invent to safely guide their fishermen and explorers?
The Chinese invented the Compass.
Inventor of gunpowder?
Chinese alchemists invented gunpowder.
When was the Chinese magnetic compass invented or made?
To invent something you have to make it. It was invented.
Which Chinese invention revolutionized maritime navigation?
The compass. The ancient Chinese invented the compass and revolutionized maritime (ocean / water) navigation.
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.
