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If you smash it with a hammer, drop it off a high cliff or otherwise mechanically destroy it, yes it will break. You can also cause it to cease to function correctly by altering the magnet in the compass tip.
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Why did Leonardo da Vinci invent the parabolic compass?
Yes, he invented the Parabolic compass (a mathematical compass)!
How does a compass determine the directions?
The term "compass direction" means a direction shown by a magnetic compass, one whose needle will be drawn to a north-south alignment. When at a location and facing a certain direction, the "compass direction" is the one at the top (front) of the moving compass rose. If a location is in that direction, it is the indicated compass direction from the current point.On a map, the direction from one point to another is indicated by the up-down and left-right line between the points, and the compass directions are indicated by a compass rose on the map.
An instrument for drawing circles?
pencil,pen,rule,eraser
Why does a compass point in different directions?
Its ovious why a compass points in different directions. For example, if your going north, the compass points north because your going that direction. Theres also a magnet concealed in the compass. How does the compass know what direction yoiur going. Earth it self is a magnet. When you head that direction, it will point
Which points of the compass rose are the longest?
The North and South points on a compass rose are the longest.
Can a liquid compass break?
Yes.
How do digital compass watches work?
They don't, they're usually quite crappy and break easily when left too long out in the sun. If you plan on taking a hike with your digital compass watch, (makes sense, huh?) my advice is, DON'T.
Is gyrosyn compass a combination of magnetic compass and artificial horizon?
No,a Gyrosyn compass is a combination of a Magnetic compass and Direct reading compass.
How do you compass?
compass
What is the moveable bar in a compass called?
A compass magnet or a compass needle.
Tool used to draw circles and arcs?
Compass compass compass
What is the principle of compass surveying?
The prismatic compass is a type of compass use for survering a land.
What part of a map will tell you about direction?
idk i belive the compass
Why is the golden compass called the golden compass?
its called that because it is a compass that is golden
Does a compass use mangnetism?
A magnetic compass does. Though there are other types of compass that do not
Where is the compass on Skullduggery Island?
There is no compass??
Can you show the picture of compass?
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