Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How does a magnetic compass work: compass. How does a magnetic compass work? Well, it’s all down to basic physics and human ...
Getting to know a compass Below is a diagram of the parts of a compass. We'll then explain how to use these to navigate. 1.Compass needle: Red always points towards magnetic north. The reverse part is ...
The compass—oldest known navigating instrument—has been revolutionized. Last week Bendix Aviation Corp. announced a new automatic compass that makes the old magnetic needle* look as obsolete as a ...