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Created: 2023-02-13T14:21:45

gyrokompas  

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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. (en)

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    Created: 2023-02-13T14:22:47

    gyroskop (cs)

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