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the compass's magnetic inside has an attraction to directions where to go which then helps you to find your way round to places much easier
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Heaven help the 11 who found that lot useful! To answer seriously, a compass is vital whenever you need to know directions relative to North & South: navigation, some types of surveying etc.
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∙ 11y agoHold it in your hand. Watch the arrow and walk in that direction. If you're headed for a wall, you're right, just keep going.
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Tool used to draw circles and arcs?
Compass compass compass
What c always points north?
Compass
What is a geometric compass?
A geometric compass is an instrument, or a tool, used in plane geometry to draw arcs and circles. Not to be confused with the geometric and military compass invented by Galileo.
Trisecting a line segment requires a ruler and compass since a straightedge and compass will not be sufficient?
false
How do you construct 7.5 degree with compass?
By bisecting a 15 degree angle with a straight edge and a compass.
A quartz be most useful to help make a simple compass?
what the quartz means is the quartz nail. No, a quartz nail is not the most useful to make a compass. A small iron nail is useful to help make a simple compass
What is a Brunton compass?
This is a compass designed for use by professional geologists, and has a few features useful to them.
How a compass works and why it is useful?
A compass has a magnet that points north, according to the Earth's magnetic field. It is useful, precisely, to find out where north is.A compass has a magnet that points north, according to the Earth's magnetic field. It is useful, precisely, to find out where north is.A compass has a magnet that points north, according to the Earth's magnetic field. It is useful, precisely, to find out where north is.A compass has a magnet that points north, according to the Earth's magnetic field. It is useful, precisely, to find out where north is.
What could a compass pendant be useful for?
A compass pendant is a popular decoration that also serves a navigation function. Rather than carrying around a separate compass, a pendant is crafted from a useful tool and worn.
What will happen without compass?
A compass is a very useful navigation device, without it you may get lost.
In what year was the magnetic compass invented?
the magnetic compass was invented between 221-206 B.C . i hope my answer was useful and enjoy learning about the compass
What is a compass a useful tool for describing motion?
I'm gonna have to say no. A compass is used to determine direction.
What tools are useful for drawing arces and circles?
A compass is one of them
Which element is most useful for making a simple compass?
Iron.
Which navigation instrument is useful for steering when land is out of sight?
Compass
In what situations is a pocket compass most useful?
The pocket compass is most useful for those adventurous people who do mountain or forest exploration, mountain climbing, hiking or when one is lost in the dessert.
What tool is useful for finding the direction you are facing?
Horse Isle - Compass
