The magnetic compass operates on the principle that().
- Alike magnetic poles attract
- Bunlike magnetic poles repel
- Cunlike poles attract
- Dthe poles of the compass line up with the geographic poles of the earth
The magnetic compass operates on the principle that().
1、The magnetic compass magnets are acted
The magnetic compass magnets are acted on by the horizontal component of the Earth’s total magnetic force. This magnetic force is GREATEST at the().Anorth magnetic poleBsouth magnetic poleCmagnetic prime vertical meridianDmagnetic equator
2、The error in a magnetic compass caused
The error in a magnetic compass caused by the vessel’s magnetism is called().AvariationBdeviationCcompass errorDbearing error
3、What are the only magnetic compass cor
What are the only magnetic compass correctors that correct for both permanent and induced effects of magnetism?()AQuadrantal spheresBHeeling magnetsCAthwartships magnetsDFore-and-aft magnet
4、The compass error of a magnetic compas
The compass error of a magnetic compass that has no deviation is().AzeroBequal to variationCeliminated by adjusting the compassDconstant at any geographical locatio
5、The Flinders bar on a magnetic compass
The Flinders bar on a magnetic compass compensates for the().Ainduced magnetism in vertical soft ironBinduced magnetism in horizontal soft ironCpermanent magnetism in ship's steelDvessel's inclination from the vertical
6、The compass rose on a nautical chart i
The compass rose on a nautical chart indicates both variation and ().AdeviationBannual rate of variation changeCprecessionDcompass error