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In What year was the first magnetic compass used?
The first magnetic compass was used in ancient China around 206 BC during the Han dynasty. It was initially used for divination and later adapted for navigation.
Who created the compasses?
A magnetic compass was first used by the Chinese Han Dynasty.
What instrument is used for determining direction?
A compass. The North magnetic pole is in the direction of the N on the compass. Therefore, the North magnetic pole is in fact a magnetic field south pole since it *attracts* the north magnetic field pole of the compass magnet.
Function of a magnetic compass?
The function of a magnetic compass is to show the direction toward the magnetic poles of the Earth. It is used as a navigation tool.
When is the annunciator of a remote indicating compass system used?
For synchronising the magnetic and gyro compass elements For synchronising the magnetic and gyro compass elements
Who invented the magnetic compass.?
The magnetic compass was made in China the second century AD. The Norse seamen of around 900 AD had magnetite rock that they used as a magnetic compass.
Was it possible for Leif Ericson to use a magnetic compass on his voyage?
No. The magnetic compass wasn't invented yet. He probably used a lodestone, which is a magnetic stone hanging on a string.
When was the first magnetic compass invented?
The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China. but the first was made in the Qin dynasty in 221-206 BC
What is the compass needle used for?
To point to magnetic north.
What instument always shows magnetic north?
A compass is the instrument that always shows magnetic North. A compass is used to show which way you are traveling.
How a compass can be used to trace the magnetic field of the magnet?
A compass can be used to trace the magnetic field of a magnet by placing the compass near the magnet. The needle of the compass will align with the magnetic field lines, allowing you to visualize the direction of the field. By moving the compass around the magnet, you can map out the shape and direction of the magnetic field.
A compass is a scientific instrument used to locate what?
A compass is a scientific instrument used to locate the north magnetic pole. The magnetic changes in the Earth's core make the north magnetic pole move over time.
