Q. The zero of the graduated circle in a prismatic compass is located at the:

A
North end
B
East end
C
South end
D
West end
Solution:

In the prismatic compass the circle is read at the observer’s end instead of the target’s end so the graduations run clockwise from the south end of the needle that is 0 to 360 degrees. north end lies at 180 degree.

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