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What is the box that surrounds around a compass called?
The box that surrounds a compass is called a compass housing or compass casing. It helps protect the compass needle and dial from damage and external interference.
What is compass housing?
A compass housing is the frame within which a compass needle turns. The housing provides a stationary mechanical reference and also a protective enclosure within which the compass needle can pivot to align itself with the earth's magnetic field.
Why the compass is important?
The compass has been an important part of navigation, especially for ships at sea. The are important because they allow ships to steer in the direction they choose to follow the compass
What is a binnacle boy?
A binnacle is the housing for the compass of a ship. The Binnacle Boy is a "character" from the story, "The Binnacle Boy," by Paul Fleischmen. The housing for the compass was a held by a wooden figure of a boy thus was called the binnacle boy. It was a great short story and I think would be classified as a psychological thriller.
Why is the golden compass called the golden compass?
its called that because it is a compass that is golden
How ships are guided to the shore?
Now days all ships have GPS. They also use a compass and radar.
Why is it a bad idea to make the compass housing out of iron?
Iron is magnetic
Who had the greatest navigational technology during 600-1450?
China. They created the compass, had more accurate maps, and had huge high-tech ships called Junks.
What is the purpose of the compass rose?
The purpose of a compass rose is to allow you to align your compass with it on a navigational map, it is very relevant for people trying to navigate ships or other marine vehicles.
What characteristic of iron would make it a bad material for housing a compass?
It is magnetic and would throw off your little dial
Why can ships with iron hulls causes a compass to become unreliable?
Because the ships might go to different directions(maybe)
What did the compass allow ancient mariners to speed up?
computing ships' courses
