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Which point of the compass is directly opposite north west?
west-east
What is a 8-point compass?
A 16 point compass is a compass with 16 points, it doesn't have a official name. The points/directions in Right-To-Left order is North (N), North-North-East (NNE), East-North-East (ENE), East (E), East-South-East (ESE), South-East (SE), South-South-East (SSE), South (S), South-South-West (SSW), South-West (SW), West-South-West (WSW), West (W), West-North-West (WNW), North-West (NW) and North-North-West (NNW).
What is the west on a compass?
On a compass, West is on the left side and is usually marked with a W. The top has an N for North, the right has an E for East, and the bottom has an S for South.
What is cardinal compass point?
Cardinal compass points are the four main points on a compass: north, south, east, and west. They are used to indicate directions on a map or in navigation.
What is a compass north south east and west?
It is called a mariners compass, it is a instrument that shows the North, east, West and South, and is used by pilots and the sailors.
What is the name given to the for point compass?
The name given to the four-point compass is a "cardinal compass." It consists of the four primary directions: north, south, east, and west.
What is the opposite of ESE on the compass?
The opposite of ESE on the compass is WNW (West Northwest).
When a current flows from east to west what direction will a compass point to?
A compass needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field, which typically points north. In this scenario, with a current flowing from east to west, the compass needle will still point north. The direction of current flow does not affect the orientation of the compass needle.
What is the four main point on a compass called?
North, South, East, and West
What is the direction opposite west?
South and east
What is the difference between a compass and a compass rose?
a compass uses magnets to point north, whereas a compass rose is used on a map to direct north, south, east, and west. to my knowledge a compass rose is only used on a map.
If you at the very top of the world where will your compass point?
Toward magnetic north, which is not right at the north pole. Magnetic north changes position, so this is not exact, but your compass would point roughly toward 83 degrees north 116 degrees west.
