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Clocks

Published on Nov 28, 2015

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Clocks

Through Time

Sundials

the first clocks, made by the Chinese

Chinese Tower Clock

the second made clock, also made in China

Early Mechanical Clocks

The first was made in China in AD 725

Astronomical Clocks

Chinese astronomical clock of Su Song made in 1088

Spring-driven Clocks

Spring-driven clocks appeared during the 15th century

Pendulum Clock

Galileo had the idea to use a swinging bob to regulate the motion

Marine Chronometer

clocks were the importance of precise time-keeping for navigation

Electric Clocks

The electric clock's mainspring is wound

Power source

mechanical were wound, electric would use a battery. 

Clock Hands

small hand is the hour and big hand is the minute

Another Type of Clock

The Cuckoo Clock