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What are separated compartments where water levels were raised or lowered?
I think you are referring to locks;used to lower and raise water levels for ship transportation.
How can a lock be used to move a boat from lower water level to higher water level?
First, the boat comes in to the first chamber. Water is released into the first chamber through the locks, causing the boat to rise up on the increasing water level. Once the water in both chambers is equal, the locks are opened. The boat sails through the locks and out of the second chamber. Finally, the locks are closed again, and the back gate of the first chamber is opened. Water levels are now back as they started, and the locks are ready to transport another boat.
How do water locks work?
Water locks allow ships to move from one level of water to another through canals.
When is graphite used as a lubricant?
Graphite works well in lubricating key operated locks such as, pad locks, door locks and ignition locks.
The St Lawrence Waterway has many locks what do locks do why are they needed on some canals but not on others'?
Locks on canals are used as a means of effectively going up or down hill. Water will always find its own level, therefore letting water flow into a system of locks allows gradients to be navigated by the vessels using the waterway. The number of locks will depend on how flat or otherwise the land needed to be passed through!
The St Lawrence Waterway has many locks what do the locks do?
Locks in any canal serve to raise or lower a ship to the level of the water in the next segment of the canal so it may continue through. They are used when an elevation change is too severe for a natural navigable waterway to exist.
What is a water raising device used on rivers?
A series of Locks and Dams raise and lower water levels along a river to allow boats to pass through uneven water terrain.
Locks used on rivers and lakes?
No, they are only used on canals
What metal is used in making key locks?
Brass and steel are the metals of choice for making key locks.
What were separate compartments where water levels were raised or lowered?
locks
Where can one purchase refrigerator locks?
One can purchase refrigerator locks from a variety of stores. Stores such as Walmart, Amazon, Sears, and Home Depot sell refrigerator locks. The locks are usually used as safety for children.
How can one unfreeze their car locks?
There are many ways one can unfreeze their car locks. One can unfreeze their car locks by using a product such a a de-icing spray or pouring boiling water on them.
