What type of compass did Burt invent?
Magnetic compass
Solar compass
Electronic compass
Wind compass
Answer
Burt invented the solar compass, which is a type of compass that uses the sun's position to determine direction. It consists of a graduated circle with a pointer that is aligned with the sun's rays. The compass can be used to determine the direction of north, south, east, and west.
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