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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

gyrocompasses  

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  • Information A gyrocompass is similar to a gyroscope. It is a non-magnetic compass that finds true north by using an (electrically powered) fast-spinning wheel and friction forces in order to exploit the rotation of the Earth. Gyrocompasses are widely used on ships.

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass#Gyrocompass

    Created: 7/2/20

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