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==Uses== Circles can be made by pushing one leg of the compasses into the [[paper]] with the spike, putting the pencil on the paper, and moving the pencil around while keeping the legs at the same [[angle]]. Some people who find this action difficult often hold the compasses still and move the paper round instead. The [[radius]] of the intended circle can be changed by adjusting the initial angle between the two legs. Distances can be measured on a map using compasses with two spikes, also called a [[dividers|dividing compass]] (or just "dividers"). The hinge is set in such a way that the distance between the spikes on the map represents a certain distance in reality, and by measuring how many times the compasses fit between two points on the map the distance between those points can be calculated.
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