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Keeping time, in the days before mechanical clocks.
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When was the first analog clock invented?
In Greek and Roman times, water clocks were used.
Why are alarm clocks so important?
Alarm clocks are useful to keep people on track. Uses for alarm clocks or timers - waking up people, used for cooking.
How is a pendulum used in the world today?
Pendulums are often used in clocks to power the gears that move the hands. However, most clocks built today often have pendulums only for show, as those types of clocks are usually inaccurate and require a lot of winding.
Did the Romans invent the Roman numeral clock?
No, that's one invention you can't pin on the Romans. The Romans did not have clocks as we know them. They used the sundial or water clocks or simply looked up at the sky. (They, like all ancient peoples, were pretty accurate at judging time from the position of the sun) The Roman numerals on clocks is a decorative touch to make them more distinguished or "classy".
What is the same about clocks and a hourglass?
They Are Both Used For Counting Time.
Who used water clocks?
I think all egyptians used water clocks.
Did they set sun clocks and water clocks back?
No
When was the first analog clock invented?
In Greek and Roman times, water clocks were used.
What materials were used for roman clocks?
The Romans did not have clocks. They used sundials
What types of clocks were used in ancient times?
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Who are clocks used for in America?
Clocks are primarily used for timekeeping purposes in America.
What type of clocks did people make when there was no electricity or wires?
Sun dials and water clocks.
What is the collective noun for clocks?
There is no specific collective noun for clocks, in which case a noun suitable for the situation is used; for example a collection of clocks, a museum of clocks, a display of clocks, etc.
Clocks that were used in olden days?
Type your answer here... Sun dial, Water clock, Pendulum clock
What are Black Forest Clocks used for?
The Black Forest Clocks produce starting in the 17th century. Black Forest Clocks are Clocks everywhere on the world. Black Forest Clocks stands for quality cuckoo clocks from germany.
Who was the ancient Greek engineer who made water clocks and movable figures?
Ctesibus was a Greek inventor who made water clocks with moving figures on them.
What is the predicate noun in Some of the earliest clocks thath didn't depend on the observations of the sun and stars were water clocks?
Apredicateisthepartofthesentencethatcontainstheverbanditsobjectorcomplementsandgivesmoreinformationaboutthesubject.The predicate of this sentence is 'were water clocks'; the predicate noun is water clocks, a compound noun.This noun is a predicate nominative, anoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject 'some'.
