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What was the main problem with the sundial method of time measurement?
What was the main problem with the sundial method of time measurement?
What was used to check the level of time passed in clay oil lamps?
What was used to check the level of time passed in clay oil lamps?
What was the purpose of marking candles with intervals?
What was the purpose of marking candles with intervals?
Why were oil and wax not used for daily time measurement?
Why were oil and wax not used for daily time measurement?
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What affected the accuracy of water clocks?
What affected the accuracy of water clocks?
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What is the main advantage of using digital clocks?
What is the main advantage of using digital clocks?
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What is the purpose of an online duration calculator?
What is the purpose of an online duration calculator?
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Why is it important to write time moments in a 24-hour format when calculating time duration?
Why is it important to write time moments in a 24-hour format when calculating time duration?
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What is the first step when manually calculating time duration?
What is the first step when manually calculating time duration?
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What happens when the top number is less than the bottom number in the seconds column during manual calculation?
What happens when the top number is less than the bottom number in the seconds column during manual calculation?
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Study Notes
Importance of Time Measurement
- Time plays a crucial role in our lives, from birth to old age, and in various daily activities
- Measuring time helps us know how old food is, predict activity durations, and determine the age of the earth
Basic Time Conversions
- 60 seconds = 1 minute
- 60 minutes = 1 hour
- 24 hours = 1 day
- 7 days = 1 week
- 12 months = 1 year
- 10 years = 1 decade
Time Measuring Instruments
- Clocks (wristwatch, timer, stopwatch) for small-scale durations
- Calendars and diaries for larger-scale durations
Elapsed Time
- Elapsed time is the time passed between two moments
- Examples of elapsed time: time taken to go to work, time taken to finish an exam
Elapsed Time on Analog Clocks
- Analog clocks have hour and minute hands
- To find elapsed time, subtract initial time from final time, separating hours and minutes
- Example: 1:00 to 2:30 is 1 hour 30 minutes
The Mountain Strategy
- A method for calculating elapsed time using images instead of numbers
- Uses keys for hours, 10-minute intervals, and 5-minute intervals
- Example: 1:00 to 3:25 is 2 hours 25 minutes using the Mountain Strategy
History of Measuring Time
- Early humans used natural events like stars, sunrise, and sunset to measure time
- Later, sundials, clay oil lamps, candles, and water clocks were developed
- Modern times use digital clocks with higher accuracy
Online Duration Calculators
- Online programs for calculating elapsed time
- Users input seconds, minutes, and hours for two moments, and the program yields the elapsed time
Manual Calculation of Time Duration
- Write times in 24-hour format, with later time at the top and initial time at the bottom
- Subtract seconds, minutes, and hours, following specific steps to minimize errors
- Example: digital morning time 9:30:00 to digital afternoon time 17:27:45 is 7 hours 57 minutes 45 seconds
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Description
Understanding the importance and methods of measuring time, from birth to aging, and its significance in everyday life.
