what is magnetic compass??
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Magnetic compass, in navigation or surveying, an instrument for determining direction on the surface of Earth by means of a magnetic pointer that aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field.
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The magnetic compass is an instrument used to find directions. It consists of a small bar magnet in the form of needle enclosed in a small box having a glass top. The needle is free to move about its centre. The base of the box is marked with directions like north (N), south (S), east (E), west (W), north-east (NE), north-west (NW), south-east (SE) and south-west (SW).
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