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Magnets are placed in horizontal trays in the compass b……

Magnets are placed in horizontal trays in the compass binnacle to compensate for the（）.

A.induced magnetism in the vessel's horizontal soft iron
B.change in the magnetic field when the vessel inclines from vertical
C.permanent magnetism of the vessel
D.magnetic fields caused by electrical currents in the vicinity

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单项选择题Magnetic variation changes with a change in（）.

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