Direct Reading Of Magentic

Answer 1

A magnet is mounted on a pivot ,floating in a liquid inside the compass casing.

Question 2

Properties of the compass

Answer 2

~Horizontality: ability of the compass to remain horizontal

~sensitivity: sensitivity for the earth magnetic field (more magnets )

~aperiodicity:or dead beat describes need for the magnet assemble to settle Down quickly after a disturbance such as turbulence or manoeuvres
-filling with damping oil
-reduce weight and aids buoyoncy

Question 3

Fluid in th ecompass

Answer 3

~ramin liquid
~should not expand or contract excessively
~compass
Low viscotiy t allow ~must be transparent

Question 4

ACCELERATION

Answer 4

North hm

ACCELERATE NORTH
DECELERATE SOUTH

ANDS

Question 5

TURNS

Answer 5

NUNOS

UNDERSHOOT NORTH
OVERSHOOT SOUTH