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¿De qué depende la corrección total de un compás magnético?:What does a magnetic compass’s total correction depend on?

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Correct answer: a) Magnetic variation and compass deviation.

Why it is correct

Total = variation + deviation. Non-magnetic materials do not affect the compass.

Why the others are not

  • b) Drift is current.
  • c) No effect.
  • d) No effect.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Total = var + dev.

Where this question comes from

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