A magnetic ______ is a simple device based on the property of direction of a magnet.

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Solution

A magnetic compass is sued to find geographical directions by sailors and navigators.
It consists of a small magnetic needle which rotates freely on a friction-less pivot and always points in the north-south direction.
Hence, a magnetic compass is a simple device based on the property of direction of a magnet.

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