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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)

Correct

Explanation

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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