magnetic compass

Examples (20)

• The sailor relied on his trusty magnetic compass to navigate the open sea.
• Sailors used a magnetic compass to navigate the open seas.
• Learning to use a magnetic compass is a fundamental skill for hikers.
• A magnetic compass can be affected by nearby electronic devices.
• Unlike a GPS, a magnetic compass doesn't require batteries to function.
• The needle of a magnetic compass always points toward magnetic north.
• The needle of a magnetic compass always aligns with the Earth's magnetic field.
• Explorers relied on a magnetic compass long before the invention of GPS.
• In our science class, we built a simple magnetic compass with a needle and a cork.
• Ensure the magnetic compass is held level for an accurate reading.
• Even with advanced technology, a magnetic compass is an essential backup navigation tool.
• The geologist used a magnetic compass to determine the orientation of rock layers.
• He checked the bearing on his magnetic compass before entering the dense forest.
• Local iron deposits may cause a magnetic compass to give a false reading.
• A large iron deposit nearby can interfere with the reading of a magnetic compass.
• Modern aircraft still carry a magnetic compass as a vital backup instrument.
• The antique brass magnetic compass was a gift from his grandfather.
• Learning to read a magnetic compass is a fundamental skill for hikers.
• Can you explain the difference between a gyrocompass and a magnetic compass?
• The surveyor adjusted his magnetic compass to account for magnetic declination.