Instrumentationmedium#420
Acceleration error in a magnetic compass causes it to:
A
Always indicate north
B
Oscillate in turbulence only
C
Read correctly at all times
D
Swing toward north during acceleration and south during deceleration (in the Northern Hemisphere on east/west headings)
CorrectExplanation
On E/W headings in the Northern Hemisphere, acceleration tilts the compass card causing an apparent turn toward N; deceleration toward S (ANDS).
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