Sundials work with a ratio by calculating the amount of shadow cast on the ground in relation to the sun's position. These were largely used prior to the advent of the clock.
They don't work on cloudy days or at night
The two types of sundials are altitude and azimuth sundials.
Rock. Stone. Metal. It's the DESIGN that makes them work!
Sundials require sunlight.
There is no specific date stated as to when sundials were first used.
we have to adjust sundials to see the shadow and time
Sundials are normally made of metal, however the materials may vary. Sundials were thought to be used in around 3500 BC.
The ratio of people in work to out of work.
Sundials were used to tell time, back without watches.
As the earth rotates the sun moves across the sky from east to west. A sundial is set with the marker faceing north; as the sun moves across the sky the shadow of the marker wil point at the approiate hour. (sundials do not work before sunrise or after sun set)
The main types of sundials are horizontal, vertical, equatorial, and polar. Horizontal sundials are the most common and have a flat plate with hour markings. Vertical sundials have a vertical dial face and are often found on walls or pillars. Equatorial sundials have a dial plate that is parallel to the equator, while polar sundials are aligned with the Earth's axis.
The ratio of people in work to out of work.