Which of the following compass is used to scribe a circle or an arc with a large diameter?

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  1. Trammel compass
  2. Ordinary compass
  3. Wing compass
  4. Spring compass

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Option 1 : Trammel compass
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Concept:

Trammel compass

  • It is used to draw large circles or arcs that are beyond the limit of the dividers
  • It consists of a bar with two movable heads

 

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Wing compass
  • Parts of the wing compass are shown in Figure.
  • The legs of the wing compass are hinged at the top or joined with spring and forced open or closed by turning a knurled knob that attaches to a threaded post spanning the legs.
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Spring Compass
  • The spring compass is used to draw circles and small arcs of 25 mm radii.
  • The screw and nut arrangement is used to set the radius accurately

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Important Points

  • When using a spring-type wing compass the measurement once taken will not vary while marking.
  • The two legs of the compass should always be equal in length. 
  • The compass is specified by the type of joints and length.
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