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The compass itself uses a magnet to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field. But the Earth's magnetic field is tied into many aspects of geology and physics.

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What type of simple machine would a sailor use to raise the sail on his boat?

A sailor would use a pulley system as a simple machine to raise the sail on his boat. By attaching the sail to a pulley and pulling on the rope, the sailor can apply force to lift the sail more easily.


What does the saying "Orange sky at night" signify in terms of weather forecasting?

The saying "Orange sky at night, sailor's delight; orange sky in morning, sailor's warning" suggests that an orange sky at night indicates good weather the next day, while an orange sky in the morning may indicate bad weather approaching.


What kind of machine allows a single sailor to turn an entire ship wheel?

A mechanical device known as a jigger or wheel and pinion mechanism allows a single sailor to turn a ship wheel by utilizing a system of gears to increase mechanical advantage. This mechanism makes it possible for one person to steer larger vessels with ease.


What is a frame of refrence?

Essentially, it's a vantage point. Mathematically speaking, a frame of reference is just a cool way of saying "this is where the observation was taken." For example, lets talk Relativity! Lets suppose a boat is passing a beech, and from the mast of the boat a sailor is dropping a coin. From the perspective of the sailor--HIS FRAME OF REFERENCE--the coin falls straight. To you, on the beech, it falls to an angle (because the boat is moving, you observe the coin falling at an angle resulting from combining the components of the velocity of the boat with the velocity of the coin as it accelerates toward the ground.) These are frames of reference.


Which fountain pen inks give best ink flow?

Some fountain pen inks known for their good ink flow include Pilot Iroshizuku, Waterman, and Sailor inks. These inks are generally well-regarded for their smooth writing characteristics and consistent flow. It's important to note that ink flow can also depend on the nib and pen being used.

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What is used by sailor to known the direction?

The Sun rises in the East and Sets in the West.


Name careers where you need a compass name jobs where you need a compass?

sailor


Why does a sailor use a compass?

to determine direction


How the navigators and sailor use magnetic compass in preparing route maps?

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Who was the African sailor who helped Christopher Columbus navigate the Nina ship and was the first black to land in the New World?

I don't kow the answer. If an African sailor helped Columbus navigate the ship to America, do you know who he was?


What is a good sailor costume?

A good sailor costume would involve the traditional white sailor uniform with the white hat. These costumes can be found at the website Halloweenspirit.com.


What does a sailor use to plot a course?

A sailor will use a nautical chart and its compass rose. The tools he may use will either be a pair of triangles or a set of parallel rules.


What flags is the southern cross found on?

The southern cross is in australia's flag it's significance is that sailor use to navigate through this southern star to reach australia


What prevented sailors from getting lost without modern technology?

Sailors used celestial navigation techniques, such as using the positions of stars, sun, and moon, to determine their location at sea. They also relied on landmarks, compasses, and maps to navigate their way. Additionally, they would track the movement of ocean currents and bird migrations to help guide them on their journey.


What kind of tools did sir Walter Raleigh use?

For what ..he was a sailor and adventurer, so therefore he did not use tools at all.


What are the Sailor Scouts Blood Types?

B = Sailor Venus , Sailor Neptune , Sailor Uranus , Sailor Star healer A = Sailor Mercury , Tuxedo Mask , Sailor Saturn , Sailor Pluto , Sailor Star Fighter , Sailor star Maker O = Sailor Moon , Sailor Mini Moon , Sailor Jupiter , Sailor Mars