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What is the purpose of correcting compass errors?
What is the purpose of correcting compass errors?
- To measure the ship's headings
- To equalize directive forces
- To measure the intensity of magnetic fields
- To reduce deviations of the compass (correct)
Which method is more commonly used for correcting compass errors?
Which method is more commonly used for correcting compass errors?
- Applying correctors to reduce deviations of the compass (correct)
- Applying correctors to equalize directive forces
- Using the ship's headings to indicate results
- Using an additional instrument to measure magnetic fields
Which of the following best describes a transducer?
Which of the following best describes a transducer?
- A device that converts energy from one form to another (correct)
- A subsea element used in sonar transponders
- A device that converts electrical signals to physical quantities
- A device that measures and controls automation systems
How can compass errors be corrected?
How can compass errors be corrected?
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What is the main characteristic of echo sounder transducers?
What is the main characteristic of echo sounder transducers?
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Where are transducers often employed?
Where are transducers often employed?
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What is the process of converting one form of energy to another known as?
What is the process of converting one form of energy to another known as?
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