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In the Northern Hemisphere, if a glider is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally
  1. Be correct when turning from a Easterly or Westerly course
  2. Be in the opposite direction when the glider turns from a Northerly direction
  3. Be in a turn to the North when accelerating from or to the South when decelerating when the glider is turning away from an Easterly or Westerly path
  4. No change whatsoever
Explanation
Correct answer: C. Be in a turn to the North when accelerating or to the South when decelerating from an Easterly or Westerly path. The compass is floating in a pool of liquid. This means that it is free-floating, so accelerating and decelerating forces will impact the direction shown by means of inertia.
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