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Why could light from a tall lighthouse be seen from further away?
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∙ 9y ago
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.
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.
How do you get a clamp on big nate island?
The "clamp" you use to turn the lighthouse light is the LOBSTER. Once you turn the lighthouse light, the seagull will be scared away from the bell tower, and you can fix the school bell and ring it, getting the girls out of the way at the playground.
How do you scare the bird away on big nate island?
Turn the lighthouse light to the left using the crank, and it will scare away the seagull from the school bell tower. You will need the photograph blowing in the wind next to the lighthouse. Take it to the Say Cheese shop and swap it for scuba gear. Dive to recover Cap'n Salty's lost lobster trap at the lighthouse, and Cap'n Salty will give you a lobster. Use it to turn the crank on the lighthouse light. (see related question)
