The Mechanics of Time
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What is the power source for the wooden clock mentioned in the text?

  • A spring mechanism
  • Solar energy
  • A weight driven by the force of gravity (correct)
  • Electricity from batteries

    • What year was the wooden clock made in Davos, Switzerland?

  • 1555
  • 1688 (correct)
  • 1702
  • 1776

    • What are the five elements used to explain how a clock works?

  • Energy, wheels, escapement, controller, and indicator (correct)
  • Power, cogs, pendulum, motor, and face
  • Energy, gears, pendulum, battery, and hands
  • Force, levers, pendulum, engine, and dial

    • What provides a clock with a very constant supply of power according to the text?

    <p>Weights drawn down by the constant force of gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the weight is hung on the hook of the clock?

    <p>The clock starts ticking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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