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The curvature of the Earth creates the "horizon", which varies in distance depending on the height (elevation) of the land. Because the sea is uniformly "flat" in elevation, the only normal way to see farther is to climb to a higher part of the ship (for sailing ships, the masts). The same principle works in reverse for a lighthouse : it stands higher and so it "pokes up above the horizon". From the top of the lighthouse, you can see farther, and in turn be seen from farther away.
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How do you navigate with lighthouse?
Stay away from the light.
How many miles away could you see the lighthouse of Alexandria's light?
The range was 29 miles or 47 Kms
Where is the light in the lighthouse?
To have a better projection and to prevent sailor from getting in to danger of risking their ships, The light is usually found at the top of the structure, therefore its light could be seen from far away.
How far away could the Smeaton's 24 candles be seen?
Smeaton's 24 candles on the Eddystone Lighthouse could be seen up to 22 miles away due to the design of the lighthouse lens and the height of the structure, which maximized the reach of the light. This was a significant improvement in visibility compared to previous lighthouses.
Could you see the lighthouse of Alexandria from 50 miles away?
YES!:)
How do you get that bird away from the school bell in poptropica?
You have to get the lobster then turn the light on the lighthouse toward the clock and the bird (seagull) will fly away.
How do you get the bird away from the bell on Big Nate Island?
The light from the lighthouse can scare away the seagull and let you fix the bell. Catch the old photo that is blowing in the wind on the left of the lighthouse. Trade it for scuba gear at the Say Cheese photo shop. Then you can dive to recover Cap'n Salty's lost lobster trap in the bay near the lighthouse. Cap'n Salty will give you a lobster, which you can use to crank the lighthouse light around to the left, scaring the seagull away.
How do you get the seagle away from the bell on big nate poptropica?
you get a lobster, then you go to the lighthouse, and use the the lobster by the light
How does a lighthouse help a ship?
Because without a guiding light, the ship can't see the shore and it will crash.
How do you get the segal away in poptropica?
To get the seagull away from the bell, point the light at the lighthouse at the school using the lobster you got from the man who lost his lobster trap.
How do you get past the bird on the lighthouse on big nate island?
You need to get the lobster and head to the lighthouse. Use the lobster to move the light direction toward the school and the seagull. The gull will then fly away.
Is your shadow bigger when your nearer to the light or further away?
Your shadow appears smaller when you are nearer to the light source and larger when you are further away. This is because the closer you are to the light source, the more direct and concentrated the light is, resulting in a sharper shadow with less dispersion. Conversely, the further away you are, the light is more spread out, causing your shadow to appear larger.
