Measuring Time Flashcards

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Define the term “Time”

A

Time can be defined as the ongoing and continuous sequence of events that occur in
succession, from the past through the present to the future.

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What do we use to measure time?

A

A clock

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What are the two(2) types of clocks

A

Analog and Digital

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What is Pendulum clock?

A

A pendulum clock is a clock that uses a pendulum, a swinging weight, as its
timekeeping element.

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What happens when the pendulum is increases?

A

As the length of the pendulum increases, the period of oscillation increases.

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