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What is the difference between a navigational compass and a mathematical compass?

A navigational compass shows the way to North. A mathematical compass (actually used in the plural: compasses) allows you to draw circles accurately.


Does jeep compass have alarm?

Don't think you'll ever have to worry about someone actually stealing a Jeep Compass


Who discovered the compass?

No one is actually sure who was the discoverer of the compass but it is said to have been discovered by Feng Shui and his fellow helpers.


How do you get a bubble out of a compass with no screws to take it apart?

>> the bubble is actually there for a purpose. without it the water wouldn't be able to flow and the compass wouldn't work. BS. From Silva compass makers, "We intend that our compasses are free of bubbles; however, if a small bubble forms in the liquid-filled capsule, it has no influence on the accuracy of the compass."


Will a compass always work?

A compass will work as long as it is not near strong magnetic fields or electronic devices that can interfere with its reading. Additionally, in extreme polar regions, the magnetic north and south poles can shift, affecting the accuracy of the compass.


Who gave Percy the pills and compass?

The pills are actually vitamins and are given by Hermes god of messengers.


What was the name of the person who made the first compass?

I don't believe the actual name of the person is known considering how old the compass actually is. The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China during the Qin dynasty (221-206 B.C.)


Does a compass point geographic north?

No, a compass points to magnetic north, which may not align perfectly with geographic north in certain locations due to variations in the Earth's magnetic field.


What was the name of the first person who made the first compass?

I don't believe the actual name of the person is known considering how old the compass actually is. The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China during the Qin dynasty (221-206 B.C.)


A compass is a scientific instrument used to locate the what?

The magnetic north pole of the Earth.add. Actually the compass aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location. From this we may infer the direction of the magnetic poles.


Can a compass construct circles?

The only way a compass can be used to create a circle is if you draw round it, because a compass is actually a navigational instrument which shows direction. If you're out in the woods, for example, you use a compass to show you which direction you need to head in. A pair of compasses can be used to construct, or draw, a circle of any size, up to the maximum reach of the "arms".


Why gyro compass is used in ships instead of magnetic compass?

Because a ship is made of metal, which can affect the accuracy of a standard magnetic compass. Also, a gyrocompass is is better able to point to the true north, which is more accurate to navigation than magnetic North, which is not actually true North. Link below: