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Yes, they are very important. A clock is an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time. The word clock is derived ultimately (via Dutch, Northern French, and Medieval Latin) from the Celtic words clagan and clocca meaning "bell". A silent instrument missing such a mechanism has traditionally been known as a timepiece. In general usage today a "clock" refers to any device for measuring and displaying the time. Watches and other timepieces that can be carried on one's person are often distinguished from clocks.
The clock is one of the oldest human inventions, meeting the need to consistently measure intervals of time shorter than the natural units: the day, the lunar month, and the year. Devices operating on several different physical processes have been used over the millennia, culminating in the clocks of today.
The study of timekeeping is known as horology.
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What are the uses of clocks?
Tell Time ....
What uses did the mechanical clock have?
what are mechanical clocks
What are the 3 uses of Roman Numerals?
on clocks,roman time, and walls on clocks,roman time, and walls on clocks,roman time, and walls
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.
What uses more electricity fridges or alarm clocks?
Refridgerators use far more electricity than alarm clocks.
Clock used by national bureau of standards?
The National Bureau of Standards and Technology uses the Atomic clock. These clocks are said to be the most accurate clocks.
What are the good and bad things about clocks?
good: usful for time managments BAD: uses battery
Do turkey put their clocks back 1 hour?
Yes, the country Turkey also uses daylight savings time and as a matter of fact put their clocks back one hour early this morning.
Where are roman numarls used in modern times?
A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.A few of the uses of Roman numerals today are in book chapters and introductions, clocks and some watches, the Super Bowl. As a rule, they are used to designate anything grand, elegant or out of the ordinary.
What kind of clocks does Howard Miller Clock Company offer?
Howard Miller Clock Company offers a wide range of clocks, including wall clocks, mantel clocks, floor clocks (grandfather clocks), table clocks, and atomic clocks. They also offer specialty clocks like chiming clocks, musical clocks, weather clocks, and indoor/outdoor clocks.
Why can't i stop the clocks?
You can stop the clocks by not worrying about the clocks.
Do clocks and watches use the same mechanism?
Clocks and watches use different mechanisms for movement. A clock uses power source, wheel train, escapement, and oscillator mechanisms. A watch uses full plate movement, three -quarter movement, bridge movement, manual or hand winding, and automatic or self winding.
