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Why is a sundial not a reliable way of telling the time?
You can't use a sundial in the night when its dark but you can tell the time using a sundial in daytime
What is a simple clock using shadows to tell the time?
A sundial.
How did theodosius make the fisrt sundial?
he made it by using metal
How do you calibrate a sundial?
The gnomon of a sundial is cut to a certain size depending on the latitude of the sundial's location. If the gnomon is not of the correct size, it can be compensated for by raising or lowering the lower edge of the sundial until all times are accurate. Calibration is fairly simple. Using a precise time measurement, when it is noon, go outside and position the sundial so the shadow of the gnomon is on noon on the sundial. Check it again at 1 pm, and adjust as needed.
What words unscramble sundial in a word?
The word "sundial" cannot be rearranged to spell any other words.You can spell a few six letter words using some of the letters. They are:IslandUnlaidUnsaid
Why is a sundial not a reliable way of telling the time?
You can't use a sundial in the night when its dark but you can tell the time using a sundial in daytime
What two practical disadvantages of sundials compared with clocks?
A sundial doesn't work at night A sundial doesn't work when the sun is hidden - by clouds, buildings, etc. A sundial only works at the latitude it is designed for - a sundial built for Ecuador woudl not be accurate in New Zealand.
Disadvantages of telling time the olden way?
sundial could be in a shadow and give no clues
How did the Aztecs measure time?
using a sundial
How do you tell your teacher what time it is?
Using your penis as a sundial
What is a simple clock using shadows to tell the time?
A sundial.
How did theodosius make the fisrt sundial?
he made it by using metal
How do you calibrate a sundial?
The gnomon of a sundial is cut to a certain size depending on the latitude of the sundial's location. If the gnomon is not of the correct size, it can be compensated for by raising or lowering the lower edge of the sundial until all times are accurate. Calibration is fairly simple. Using a precise time measurement, when it is noon, go outside and position the sundial so the shadow of the gnomon is on noon on the sundial. Check it again at 1 pm, and adjust as needed.
What are disadvantages of using car?
What are disadvantages of using car?
How does a shadow work?
A shadow clock, or sundial, tells the time of day using the position of the Sun. The sun casts a shadow from the sundial's style onto a marked surface of hours.
What is a sentence with the word sundial in it?
I have a sundial in the garden.The sundial were the earliest form of clocks.
How does a shadow clock work?
A shadow clock, or sundial, tells the time of day using the position of the Sun. The sun casts a shadow from the sundial's style onto a marked surface of hours.
