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OpenStudy (openstudyrocks5*):

This Chinese invention allowed ships to move their sails and to sail into the wind for the first time. A. Steering Wheel. B. Compass. C. Rudder. D. Sextant

OpenStudy (openstudyrocks5*):

@barreraA @i<3pink!

OpenStudy (openstudyrocks5*):

Im gonna say its not A or B.......

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you think the answer is?

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

What moves a ship around?

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

Yes, it's not A or B.

OpenStudy (barreraa):

so what do u think it is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know what a sextant is?

OpenStudy (barreraa):

@OpenStudyRocks5*

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

sextant: an instrument with a graduated arc of 60° and a sighting mechanism, used for measuring the angular distances between objects and especially for taking altitudes in navigation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is used in navigation...

OpenStudy (openstudyrocks5*):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sextant Like dis?

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

It's used for navigation, not moving sails.

eclipsedstar (eclipsedstar):

@barreraA please don't give direct answers, thanks!

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