The Compass | Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Needle dip must be as ___ as possible, so the CG is made to lie below the ___
A
small pivot
2
Q
Less than _ degrees of dip at mid latitudes is acceptable
A
3
3
Q
The sensitivity can be improved by increasing the ___ ___ ___ of the magnet
A
length and strength
4
Q
Sensitivity can be improved by using ___ magnets
A
multiple
5
Q
Pole strength can be increased by using ___
A
certain alloys
6
Q
You could use a ___ pivot to reduce the friction, along with a fluid to lubricate and reduce the effective weight
A
jewelled
7
Q
Aperiodicity is the ability to ___
A
settle quickly after a disturbance, without overshooting or oscillating.
8
Q
Aperiodicity can be encourage by ___ and ___
A
fluid wire assembly
9
Q
Light alloys ____ inertia
A
reduce
