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How much does a compass weigh?
Depends on how big the compass is.
Different types of compass in the field of surveying?
prismatic surveying and surveying compass.
What is a lensatic compass?
Lensatic Compass is a kind of compass which uses a magnetized dial, a lensatic compass features a special card which helps the users in reading the directions easily. A Lensatic Compass is very useful device because it has numbers which are useful in identifying the directions of target objects. The use of Lensatic Compass involves difficulties in using it.It is important to learn how to use a lensatic compass properly prior to using it, also other materials like a map and a protractor are also needed when using the compass.
What causes a compass to behave as it does?
The needle of a compass is a magnet, and the earth is also a magnet. The side of the compass marked N is attracted to the north pole of the Earth, and the side marked S is attracted to Earth's south pole. The compass will spin to line itself up with the poles it is attracted to. However, if you have other magnets nearby, the compass can spin to line itself up with those instead.
When a compass rose indicates only one direction they use a compass rose indicates two directions usually indicates north and the opposite direction which is?
If the question is asking what is opposite north on a compass then the answer is south.
Where was loadstone discovered?
Lodestone was discovered in the Greek island of MAGNESIA! This was the beginning of Lodestone and the compass.
When was a compass discovered?
The compass was discovered in ancient China around the 2nd century BC. It was initially used for divination before its navigation applications were realized.
How did the magnetic compass change life in Europe?
A Magnetic Compass showed directions to many sailors who later discovered many things
Why were compass invented?
they were made so that on ships they could know which way they were going it was a big factor on the trip Columbus made if he wouldn't of had a compass he may have never discovered north America and you and me may of not been here right now
Who is known for his research in electricity and magnetism?
Hans Christian Oersted. In 1820, he discovered that an electric current could affect a compass needle.
Who discovered the elctromagnetism?
Electromagnetism was discovered by Hans Christian Orsted, a danish scientist in 1820. Whilst preparing for a lecture, he noticed that a compass needle could be moved by the electric current in a battery. Hope that helps!! x
When was the compass discovered?
The earliest recorded actual use of a magnetized needle for navigational purposes is found in Zhu Yu's book Pingzhou Table Talks (萍洲可談; Pingzhou Ketan) of 1119 (written from 1111 to 1117): The navigator knows the geography, he watches the stars at night, watches the sun at day; when it is dark and cloudy, he watches the compass.
How did cassia save Ky's compass from being taken by officials?
Cassia was able to save Ky's compass from being taken by the officials by swapping it with her own compass. She quickly acted in the moment, taking advantage of the confusion during the search to make the switch without being noticed. This quick thinking helped protect Ky and his secret from being discovered.
How do you compass?
compass
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.
Most important inventions?
One of the most important inventions is the penicillin which was discovered in 1928. Another very important invention was the invention of compass, which was discovered by ancient China in the 9th century.
Tool used to draw circles and arcs?
Compass compass compass
