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What is the hourglass used for?
What is the hourglass used for?
SumoPower
Wed Nov 06 2024
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I'm curious about the function of an hourglass. I've seen it in many places, often as a decorative item, but I want to know its original purpose. What does an hourglass do and why was it invented?
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Isabella
Fri Nov 08 2024
When paired with a common log, the hourglass is referred to as a log glass. This combination is used to ascertain the speed of a ship by measuring the time it takes to travel a certain distance.
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Valeria
Fri Nov 08 2024
The hourglass is an ancient device employed for measuring intervals of time.
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Daniela
Fri Nov 08 2024
Alternatively known as a sandglass, it utilizes sand to mark the passage of time.
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Maria
Thu Nov 07 2024
Structurally, the hourglass comprises two pear-shaped bulbs of glass.
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CosmicDream
Thu Nov 07 2024
These bulbs are joined together at their apexes, creating a narrow passage between them. SAND flows through this passage, allowing for the measurement of time.
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