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    The document summarizes the historical development of the magnetic needle compass. It was first discovered in ancient China as early as the 2nd century BCE, where it was used for divination rather than navigation. The compass was later introduced to Europe in the Middle Ages. During this time, the compass needle was mounted on a pivot to allow it to freely rotate and point towards magnetic north, which enabled its use for navigation at sea. By the 14th century, the compass had become a standard navigational tool aboard ships in Europe.

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    The document summarizes the historical development of the magnetic needle compass. It was first discovered in ancient China as early as the 2nd century BCE, where it was used for divination rather than navigation. The compass was later introduced to Europe in the Middle Ages. During this time, the compass needle was mounted on a pivot to allow it to freely rotate and point towards magnetic north, which enabled its use for navigation at sea. By the 14th century, the compass had become a standard navigational tool aboard ships in Europe.

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    The document summarizes the historical development of the magnetic needle compass. It was first discovered in ancient China as early as the 2nd century BCE, where it was used for divination rather than navigation. The compass was later introduced to Europe in the Middle Ages. During this time, the compass needle was mounted on a pivot to allow it to freely rotate and point towards magnetic north, which enabled its use for navigation at sea. By the 14th century, the compass had become a standard navigational tool aboard ships in Europe.

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    HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT IN

    THE MEDIEVAL/MIDDLE AGE

    The compass as we know it today was developed


    and refined during the Middle Ages, this allowed
    sailors and travelers to determine their direction
    using the Earth's magnetic field. It is a navigation
    and orientation tool that consists of a magnetized
    needle that aligns with the Earth's magnetic field,
    marking the cardinal directions.

    MAGNETIC NEEDLE
    COMPASS
    History Summary
    2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE- The first compass-like
    devices were discovered in China during the Han Dynasty.
    "south-pointing fish" or "south-pointing chariots" -
    primarily used for divination and geomancy.
    Lodestone (a naturally magnetized mineral)

    Europe_Middle Age- The compass was introduced in Europe


    and began to take on its contemporary form and was used for
    navigation in the Middle Ages. The needle was pivot-mounted,
    allowing it to move freely and point in the magnetic north-south
    direction.
    12th and 13th centuries- the compass for navigation grew
    more common in Europe, notably among sailors and mariners.
    14th century- became standard tools on board ships.

    REFERENCES:
    The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2023, June 29). Magnetic compass | Invention, History, & Facts.
    Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/technology/magnetic-compass
    Magnetic Compass In Medieval Europe | ipl.org. (n.d.). https://www.ipl.org/essay/Magnetic-Compass-In-
    Medieval-Europe-FJEAF2EFU
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