What is Compass ?

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an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.

an instrument for drawing circles and arcs and measuring distances between points, consisting of two arms linked by a movable joint..............

one arm ending in a point and the other usually carrying a pencil or pen.

What does a compass symbolize?

Compass Symbolism. ...

The compass points in four directions;

North, South, East and West, harkening back to sailors and ships

traversing the stormy seas on their way home from a long journey.

The compass holds meaning for a traveler, being a symbol for guidance, the ability to point you in the right direction.....

How is the compass used today?

Some compasses do not use Earth's magnetism to indicate direction.

The gyrocompass, invented in the early 20th century, uses a spinning gyroscope to follow.................

Earth's axis of rotation to point to true north. ...

This type of compass is often used on ships and aircraft. A solar compass uses the sun as a navigational tool......

Magnetic compasses are the most well known type of compass. !!!!!!!!!!!!

They have become so popular that the term “compass” almost always refers a magnetic compass. !!!

While the design and construction of this type of compass has changed significantly over the centuries, the concept of how it works has remained the same. !!!!!!!!

Magnetic compasses consist of a magnetized needle that is allowed to rotate so it lines up with the Earth's magnetic field.....

The ends point to what are known as magnetic north and magnetic south.

Scientists and historians don’t know when the principles behind magnetic

compasses were discovered. Ancient Greeks understood magnetism.

As early as 2,000 years ago,..