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Why does the clock use twelve hours?
Since there are two periods of time, a.m. and p.m. , 24 hours (the time in a day) needs to be split in two. 24 split in two is obviously 12.That is why there is twelve hours on a clock.
Why would a system of measurement using 60 instead of base 10 have been used in ancient systems of measurement?
Many ancient cultures had not invented fractions in their number system. The number 60 was chosen because it have many factors. We use relics of it today when reading the time. 60 seconds to a minute, 60 minutes to an hour.
Was this number system advance for that time compared to other number systems?
well.... if you had more then one number system and we dont use them, then the one we use is better because we use it, other wise we would use a different system. hope this helped :)
How a number line and a time line similar mathematically?
They both use numbers.
How do you draw a time line to scale?
You can try to use the graph paper, or you can also use your ruler and mark the time. two examples is this: One centimeter is ten minutes, and six centimeters is a minute. One box on the graph paper is a month, and twelve boxes on graph paper is a year. Hope this helps.
What are the ways I can use twelve volt batteries in electronics?
Twelve volt batteries can be used for a number of different things. For example they can power small electronic devices. There are also a number of different brand such as Energizer and Deltran.
What are some everyday situations where you use multiples of 12?
So there I was, stocking the egg shelves at the grocery, a dozen at a time. I loaded twelve sets of twelve. That was gross...
How do I know when to spell out a number or use the numeral in a letter?
It depends on what you are writing about. answered by a twelve year old
How do you use estimated in a sentence for kids?
I estimated there to be twelve children in the swimming pool at the time of the accident.
What three digits add up to twelve but you cant use the number 4?
7+3+2 =12
Why does the clock use twelve hours?
Since there are two periods of time, a.m. and p.m. , 24 hours (the time in a day) needs to be split in two. 24 split in two is obviously 12.That is why there is twelve hours on a clock.
How do you use chosen in a sentence?
I have chosen you to sweep the floor.
What is the age of a Browning Light Twelve serial number 0 G 6133?
Browning.com has a sn look up function you can use.
When do you use the word chosen in a sentence?
She has chosen the Dalmation puppy.
Use chosen in a sentence?
I think he is the chosen one.We have chosen to watch King Kong.He was never chosen to be part of the cheerleading team.
What the name you use for twelve dozen?
Dubble dozen Twelve dozen, or 144, is a Gross
Did the bablyonians use base twelve?
The Babylonians did not use a base twelve numeral system, they used a sexagesimal, or base sixty, system.
