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There are several different types of compass:

  1. magnetic compass, uses a light weight bar magnet on a pivot
  2. gyroscopic compass, uses a gyroscope (either mechanical or LASER ring)
  3. drawing compass, used to assist in drawing circles for drafting or art
  4. etc.
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Logan Vanhorn

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compass magnets can be deflected by earths magnetic field or other permanent magnets

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A compass has both a north and a south pole.

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which of the following is true of compasses

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