Compass using MakeCode Quiz

What is the purpose of a compass in MakeCode?

• To measure temperature

• To detect the direction in which the micro:bit is pointing.

• To play music

• To take photos

How can you use the compass in MakeCode to create a simple navigation program?

• Access the display section and use the 'show compass' block to create a simple navigation program

• Use the 'move forward' block to navigate and ignore the compass

• Access the music section and use the 'play note' block to create a simple navigation program

• Access the input section and use the 'compass heading' block to get the current direction, then use conditional statements to create a simple navigation program.

Explain the difference between the heading and rotation blocks in MakeCode compass.

• Heading block gives speed, rotation block gives distance

• Heading block gives direction, rotation block gives rate of change

• Heading block gives rate of change, rotation block gives direction

• Heading block gives altitude, rotation block gives latitude

What are the main components of a compass sensor in MakeCode?

• magnetometer and accelerometer

• GPS and inclinometer

• gyroscope and barometer

• thermometer and altimeter

How can you calibrate a compass sensor in MakeCode?

• Shake the compass sensor

• Reset the microcontroller

• Use the 'calibrate compass' block in the input category.

• Blow on the compass sensor

What are the limitations of using a compass sensor in MakeCode?

• Limited battery life, slow response time, and high cost

• Limited range, difficulty in programming, and lack of compatibility with other sensors

• Interference from magnetic fields, accuracy issues, and the need for calibration

• Inability to detect north direction, heavy weight, and low durability

Explain the concept of declination in relation to compass navigation in MakeCode.

• Distance between two points

• Angle between magnetic north and true north

• Speed of the compass needle

• Number of degrees in a circle

How can you use the compass sensor in MakeCode to create a virtual compass?

• By using the 'light' block to show the direction

• By using the 'heading' block to get the current direction in degrees

• By using the 'move' block to change the direction

• By using the 'sound' block to indicate the direction

What are some practical applications of using a compass in MakeCode?

• Making art and drawing

• Creating projects related to cooking and recipes

• Using it for weather forecasting

• Creating projects related to navigation, direction sensing, and orientation

Explain the role of the North and South poles in compass navigation using MakeCode.

• They help in determining the direction of the magnetic field.

• They determine the temperature of the magnetic field

• They have no role in compass navigation

• They control the speed of the compass