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- A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field.
- Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyro-compass, used for determining geographic direction.
- A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned. Also called pair of compasses.
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Is clock compass a simple machine?
No, a clock compass is not considered a simple machine as it does not perform mechanical work by transmitting or modifying a force. It is an instrument used for telling time and determining direction, but it does not fit the definition of a simple machine.
Which element is most useful for making a simple compass?
Iron.
A quartz be most useful to help make a simple compass?
While quartz itself doesn't have magnetic properties to make a compass, you could use a small piece of quartz as a reference point for direction when building a simple compass. By aligning the quartz with the Earth's magnetic field, you could use it as a marker to determine north and orient your compass accordingly.
Is a geometric compass a simple or complex machine?
A geometric compass is considered a simple machine because it only has one main moving part that enables it to perform its function of drawing circles and arcs.
What is the most useful object to help make a simple compass?
A magnet.
What would be useful to help make a simple compass?
A small iron nail
What tattoos symbolize travel?
A compass is an awesome travel symbol. Can be as simple or as elaborate as you like.
How does a angel compass connect to beyblade grip launcher?
simple slide it on the launcher grip
What tool would you use to detect magnetic effects?
A magnetic needle meter, or a simple compass.
You are so simple that you only point Yet you guide men all over the world?
a compass
What all machines work with the help of magnets?
A magnetic compass is a simple machine that woks with the help of a magnet.
When did people stop using a Magnetic Compass?
The simple truth is that they are still in wide use and probably always will be.
