Traditionally, hourglasses have been made using two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck to allow sand to flow from one to the other. The glass bulbs were often sealed with wax or glass to prevent the sand from leaking. The sand used inside an hourglass is usually fine-grained and able to flow smoothly through the narrow neck.
silica from sand
Space shuttles are primarily made of aluminum alloys, reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) for the heat shield, and thermal protection tiles. The external fuel tank is made of aluminum and the solid rocket boosters use a combination of aluminum, steel, and composite materials. Various other materials such as titanium, ceramics, and specific polymers are also used in different components of the space shuttle.
Telescopes are primarily made from glass or optical materials for lenses and mirrors, which are essential for focusing light. The structure is often constructed from aluminum or steel for durability and stability. Additionally, materials like plastic or composite materials may be used for various components, such as mounts and housings, to reduce weight and improve portability. For advanced telescopes, specialized coatings and technologies can be applied to enhance performance.
The Angel of the North is made of steel. The artist, Antony Gormley, used 200 tonnes of steel to create the sculpture, which stands at a height of 20 meters.
A cup anemometer is typically made from lightweight materials such as plastic or metal, with three or four cups attached to the ends of horizontal arms. The cups may also be made of metal or a durable plastic material to withstand weather conditions.
An hourglass was used as a timer, with the size of the hourglass determining the length of time it measured.
glass+sand=hourglass
glass+sand=hourglass
sand + glass = hourglass
glass+sand=hourglass
glass+sand=hourglass
sand+ glass =one hourglass
Many cultures created and used different forms of an 'hourglass'.
the hourglass and a cog :)
Math is used in a hourglass to make sure you have the proper flow rate for the desired amount of time. If the sand flows too fast then you need to make a smaller opening, if to slow you need too make a wider opening or add more sand.
Dental materials are examples of materials that are used to make impressions.
who first used plants to make materials