Question

What is the device used by sailors to find directions? What are the advantages of this device?

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Answer 1

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The device used by sailors to find direction is called a compass. Does not require any electrical power to function (except for night illumination), therefore is not affected by loss of power. Tends to be more stable than a fluxgate compass.

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Answer 2

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Compass/Magnetic Compass is the device mainly used by sailor to find directions

Explanation:

Advantages of Compass is :-

The magnetic compass was an important advance in navigation because it allowed mariners to determine their direction even if clouds obscured their usual astronomical cues such as the North Star. It uses a magnetic needle that can turn freely so that it always points to the north pole of the Earth's magnetic field.