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The water clocks were originally made from two containers of water, one higher than the other. The water then travelled from the higher container to the lower container through a connecting tube. The containers had markings on them to show the level of the water and these marks told the time.
The design was improved upon over the years and adapted to become easier to use and more accurate. One of the more notable changes was the addition of a floatation device. As the water dripped from the higher container to the lower container, the level of water rose and with it went the float. This float was connected to a stick with notches that, as it moved higher and higher, moved a hand around a clock face.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoI believe that it was called a "clepsydra". Basically it was a jar with measurements on it and water dripping into it by carefully regulated drops. The height of the water line indicated the time of day. I think that it worked for twelve hour periods because it then was full. A mechanism caused the vessel to empty and return to an upright position.
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∙ 15y agoA water clock is like a normal clock but it runs on water. If you want to look at a picture of it go on to Google, press image and then search water clock.
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∙ 13y agoall u do is put in water and u put in the settings.
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What percentage of the Greek and Roman used water clock?
It was the only clock so probably most of the population.
How does a potato clock work?
A potato can power a clock because all fruits and vegetables have an electric current in them, so the potato's act like a battery and supply the clock with electricity.
Why did the Egyptians use a water clock instead of a sundial?
becuase its cooler
How did the Egyptians make water clocks?
It is interesting to note that the Egyptian water clock actually was invented by Ctesibius, of Greek origin. Because of the unique design of the water clock, it can be made to make sounds like some birds, chiming bells, and other various objects. The basic clock keeps time by allowing water to flow through a small orifice. The water flows from the holding chamber into the measuring bowl, which has markings on the side to denote hours. Some clocks included a float in the bowl that turned a wheel as the water level rose, showing the hours passed since the clock was started. See related links for more information about Egyptian Water Clocks.
What types of clocks were used in ancient times?
Hi i am in grade 6 and i am cute and kissible the times are water clock sindial pendulum clock clepsydra mechanical clocks
What was the first alarm clock How did it work?
The first alarm clock was powered by water where if the water was at a certain height, it would go off with a beeping sound.
What clocks are water proof?
The Interdesign 61600 SuctionWorks Waterproof Clock is manufactured to work when fully submerged in water.
Ford Fiesta 1997 clock doesnt work?
if the clock doesn't work then change the clock
How does a spring-driven clock work?
A spring driven clock is wound and that creates energy for the clock to work.
What was the clock after water clock?
yes
How does a fruit clock work?
a fruit clock? what is that?
Is the water clock an analog clock?
Yes
Is there a water clock in Andorra?
Yes there is a water clock in Andorra La Vella.
How did Plato get his good idea for water clock?
He was swimming underwater and saw a clock and thought lets invent a clock that you can wear underwater so that is how he invented the water clock
How did an Egyptian water clock work?
The basic clock keeps time a by allowing water to flow through a small gap. The water flows holding chamber into the measuring bowl, which has markings on the side to denote hours. Some clocks included a float in the bowl that turned a wheel as the water level rose, showing the hours passed since the clock started. Hope this is the answer you are looking for :)
Who invented the water clock?
The water clock was invented by Ancient Greeks such as Ctesibius and Archimedes. It was used to measure time by the flow of water from one container to another.
How was the clock created?
It was created by the ancient Chinese and it was a water clock.
