The compass is a magnetometer used for navigation and orientation that shows direction in regard to the geographic cardinal points. The structure of a compass consists of the compass rose, which displays the four main directions on it: East (E), South (S), West (W) and North (N).
The compass is a magnetometer used for navigation and orientation that shows direction in regard to the geographic cardinal points. The structure of a compass consists of the compass rose, which displays the four main directions on it: East (E), South (S), West (W) and North (N).
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