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How can you tell time on a sundial when it's rainy?
You cannot accurately tell time on a sundial when it is rainy because the sun's rays are blocked by the clouds or rain. The shadow that the sundial casts is crucial for telling time, so without the sun, it's not possible to do so.
What is a device that uses the position of shadows cast the sun to tell the time of day?
A sundial is a device that uses the position of shadows cast by the sun to tell the time of day. The shadow moves around the sundial in a predictable way based on the sun's position in the sky, allowing people to estimate the time. Sundials have been used as timekeeping devices for centuries.
Who created sundial?
the Greeks
Why is a sundial not a reliable way of telling the time?
A sundial relies on the position of the sun to cast a shadow, meaning it only works during daylight hours. It is also affected by factors such as the season, latitude, and obstacles blocking sunlight, making it less accurate than a clock.
Can a sundial be used on a cloudy day?
Not usually unless the sun comes out for short periods of time so you can see what time it is.
What was one of the earliest forms for telling time?
sundial
How did the sundial lead to your system of telling time?
by having it there
What is a sundial and who was the first person to make it?
a sundial is a device that was used to tell time a long time ago. here is a vid that will tell you all about them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI0GqYJha1Q
What time device was use in the year 1440?
sundial
How do you think the sundial led to our system of telling time?
Sundials casts shadow that points to the time represented by marks of numbers. The sundial tells the solar time.
What time keeping device did the ancient Egyptians develop?
Sundial
What is a dial?
A sundial is a device that measures time by the position of the Sun
What are time telling devices?
time telling device is a telling device that tells time in all country
What is the purpose of the sundials device?
The sundial device was and is a very accurate tool of measuring units of time. The sundial devices uses the sun to pinpoint exactly what time it is because of where the shadow falls.
What was the next invention of telling the time after the Sundial?
reading the stars or the clock i would check somewhere else though to make sure
What is a sun dial?
A sundial is a device that measures time by the position of the Sun
What did the Mesopotamians use the sundial for?
The sun dial was used for telling time. The sundial would cast a shadow so people know what time of day it was by where the shadow fell.
