The instrument in the following figure looks similar to the compass with two ends but it is actually not. What is this instrument called?

Compass

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Divider

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Protactor

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Ruler

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Solution

The correct option is B
Divider

A divider is an instrument for measuring, transferring, or marking off distances, consisting of two straight adjustable legs hinged together and ending in sharp points.

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