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In the past mechanical clocks were used to check the frequency in generating stations. The mechanical clock was used as a standard as its time keeping was not affected by the frequency of the generated voltage. The two clocks were mounted side by side for easy viewing by the generator's operator. If the electrical clock was faster than the mechanical clock this would tell the operator that the frequency was high and had to be turned down by reducing the speed of the generator. Likewise if the electrical clock was slower that the mechanical clock then the operator would have to speed the generator up a bit. Now this is all taken care of by electronic monitors. The frequency is checked many time a second to make sure it is still in the correct rangethat consumers depend on for frequency driven equipment.
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When was the first electric clock invented?
The first electric clock was invented by Scottish clockmaker Alexander Bain in 1840. It used an electrical impulse to regulate the movement of a pendulum, which allowed for more precise timekeeping than traditional mechanical clocks.
What is ancient china mechanical clock?
Mechanical clock was important to china becausse it helped them be able to use time than the dials....
What is the difference between mechanical clock and atomic clock?
Atomic clock is faster than mechanical clock and it is the most accurate of all clocks in the world.
Is electronic engineering better than mechanical engineering?
Electronic or Electric Engineering is not necessarily better than that of a mechanical engineering. This would usually depend on your field of interest and expertise. Both are involved in building but they differ in what they build or fix. Electric Engineering deals with electronics and smaller parts that make up a big technology while mechanical Engineer designs and builts large scale machines or machinery.
What type of vegetable powers a clock better?
A potato can power a clock better than most other vegetables due to its ability to conduct electricity. By inserting electrodes into the potato, a chemical reaction occurs that generates a small electric current, enough to power a simple clock.
Is an electric clock more accurate than a battery clock?
Electric clocks have a steady flow of electricity so it won't miss a beat on time.
Do digital clocks keep time as well or better than standard clocks with hands?
Digital clocks will keep time at least as well as a manual mechanical clock.
Are electric ovens better than gas?
Yes, electric ovens better than gas.
Which has better future ece or mechanical engineering?
Mechanical Engineering has a good scope than ece....ece is all about electric devices and communication devices.......even mechanical engineer can do some of that job....mechanical can go in any field even in IT field if you are good at CAD....so i vote for mechanical......
Why is the digital alarm clock better than the origanal alarm clock?
It is better because people can read it better that the original one.
Which is better to learn telecommunication or electric engineering?
telecommunication is better than electric engineering
Does a potato powered clock work better than a lemon clock?
Yes!! William A. Borst invented the potato clock in 1983.
