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Q: How did ancient Egyptians use ropes with knots to measure?
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Did the Egyptians use knotted ropes to measure?

YES!


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Ancient Egyptians often used a cubit rod for measurement. The rods were divided into hands, palms, and fingers. Larger distances were measured with ropes tied at regular intervals, rods, and poles.


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Well, actually none, EXCEPT, the Inca. The used Quipa. A system of ropes tied in knots. Knots would be tied accordingly to represent certain words.


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In was first created 5000 years ago in ancient Egypt to make barriers to keep the river from overflowing. They made knots on ropes to make a 3,4,5 triangle and used that to make a slope to keep the river from overflowing.


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Well, actually none, EXCEPT, the Inca. The used Quipa. A system of ropes tied in knots. Knots would be tied accordingly to represent certain words.


Do different type of knots affect the breaking strength of a rope?

yes * Added - A rope is weakened by any knot, with the "worst" knots taking away as much as 60% of the ropes strength. This is why sailors and professionals learn a wide variety of knots, hitches, and bends to use the best one for the job.


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