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    vertical axis. DEVIATION – an error in a magnetic compass caused by localized magnetic fields in the aircraft. ATTITUDE INDICATOR – A gyroscopic flight instrument that gives the pilot an indication of the aircraft attitude relative to its pitch and roll axes. GYROSCOPE – a small wheel with its weight concentrated in its rims. When it spins at a high speed, it exhibits two interesting characteristics: Rigidity in space and precession. COMPASS ERRORS * Variation * Caused by the fact…

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    Gertrude, etc. Hamlet is portrayed as a character who does indeed start of with a firm moral compass, at least so compared to the rest of the royal family, yet as the play progresses his moral compass deteriorated quite quickly as shown by him murdering Polonius, being involved in the unjust death of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, and continuous lying and manipulation. Yet even throughout all of this, his moral compass is still quite evident albeit weekend as he shows deep regret throughout the…

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    The Age of Exploration began in the 1500s and lasted until the 1700s. This period was known as a time when the old world began exploring the new world by sea in search of new goods, land, gold and new trade routes. The information gained during the Age of Exploration greatly allowed geographic knowledge to move forward. European exploration led to global trade and colonization. The old world discovering the new world made the Columbian Exchange: a wide transfer of goods, like food, animals and…

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    them out he is also working hard for food for them ge trying to do the best for his brothers and him. In this paragraph julian really tried for his family.He had enough money for his parents to get him but he needed a compass to know to go.So he gave away his bird thing for the compass That his mom said to give away.So him and Thomas traded back and he got his bird thing back. But he trusted Tomas because they became good friends over time. So this is how julian works hard for his family.He…

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    navigate. It’s best to keep a handheld map and compass as a backup in your backpack. Study the terrain thoroughly to help you navigate your way through the wilderness using the topics explained. Our product is a board game. We decided to make the game to appeal to young children and teach them the importance of wilderness navigation. Our board game gives you challenges to overcome if you are stranded by yourself and you don’t have a map or compass in handy. The topics used in the board game…

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    have terrible, tragic consequences. In the beginning, Macbeth’s ambition has been fuelled by devious characters such as Lady Macbeth and the three witches; this reveals the hamartia of the protagonist and the irreversible perversion of his moral compass. Shakespeare’s intent in this play is to convey the psychological and character impact that comes with excessive power and its abuse, obsession and particularly, ambition. The reader…

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    ROLE OF ETHICS IN ORGANIZATIONS Introduction In the contemporary world of organizational success, ethics is one of the most stressed principles that guide their operation. Despite this fact, there is more than enough literature that propounds the ill that many companies execute in regards to unethical behavior (Kish-Gephart, Harrison, & Klebe 2010, p.1). To avert this problem, companies have to integrate an ethical culture that ensures smooth operation and satisfaction of the involved parties…

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    because... New technology was produced. Transportation of goods. New trade routes were discovered. New Technology was produced During the Age of Exploration technology, such as the astrolabe and the compass, were produced to help the people for navigation and to measure the night's sky. The compass was an instrument that helped to direct the navigation on sea, or on land. This helped during the Age of Exploration because people that were traveling were able to navigate north, south, east, and…

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    Maycomb. For this reason, she doesn't fit well with Jem and Scout, as Atticus taught them not to judge based on family history. Throughout To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Aunt Alexandra does not change in appearance, but her personality and moral compass transform as the novel unravels. At…

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    the book huck's life is complicated with having a alcoholic father and a extremely catholic surrogate mother. At this point in the book the reader see huck with almost no moral compass. It is at this point in the book that huck gets assisted by a slave named jim who is on the run. As the story progresses hucks moral compass is tested with many scenarios. At the start of the novel Miss Watson and the widow is hisk parent appointed by the judge. The reader also see why he is like this when they…

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