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Chapter 8 Class 7 - Measurement of Time and Motion (Curiosity)

Mechanical Clocks and the Pendulum Clock

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  • As people began to travel long distances, accurate time became important.
  • Better mechanical devices were developed from the 14th century.
  • These were driven by weights, gears, and springs.
  • The pendulum clock in the 17th century was a major breakthrough.
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