Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Flashcards

1
Q

In the direct Reading Magnetic compass, what is:
1-Horizontality
2-Sensitivity
3-Aperiodicity

A

1-the horizontal component of Earth’s magnetic field, enabling the compass to align with North
2-a measure of the ability of a compass magnetic assembly to point accurately towards North
3-ability of magnet to settle quickly

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