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One type of compass is a magnetic or electronic device that shows the cardinal directions by indicating North (Magnetic or True). It is used for finding directions.
Another type of compass can also be known as "dividers", depending on whether or not they contain a pencil. They look like two sticks joined together at one end with a hinge. This allows the points of the sticks to spread or close. This device is used to measure distances on maps or charts & for plotting courses. The type with a pencil is used for drawing circles.
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A compass (singular) is used to find direction and location (the latter by plotting intersecting bearings on the map).
[A pair of] compasses (plural) is not the same as dividers. Compasses have a pencil or pen for drawing circles & arcs; dividers have two sharp steel points.
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What type of people who use a compass?
Adventurers and explorers use a compass
How do sailors use compass?
how they use the compass it so they won't get lost
Does a compass use mangnetism?
A magnetic compass does. Though there are other types of compass that do not
What is use to find orientation on a map?
Compass
What do you use for construction?
we use the pencil, protractor and a compass. we use the pencil, protractor and a compass.
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I refer to the compass rose on the map to find my direction.
What is the principle of compass surveying?
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Yes it is possible to use compass needle at the poles
What companies use a compass as their logo?
NATO uses a compass
What is a military compass?
A military compass is a compass that was issued to members of the military for them to use in the field. It isn't much different than a compass you can buy yourself.
What do you use to tell direction?
Use a compass
What you use to tell the directions?
Use a compass
