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What do the numbers mean on a sundial?
They refer to the time - in hours. The slanted edge of the gnomon casts a shadow on the sundial at the position which represents the time.
Why are gnomon always be a odd number?
Because they want to and it's a free country.
Why do the name of difference of two squares is it?
The only specialized word I can think of for the difference between two squares is "gnomon", and it's called that because it sort of looks like one (a gnomon is the word for the "pointer" part of a sundial).
How do you calculate machinning time for centerless grinding?
formula for calculating through-feed grinding time
In the formula for calculating interest the principal is multiplied by the rate and then multiplied by the?
time
Why does a gnomon on a sundial have to be 45 degrees?
It doesn't. The gnomon is supposed to match the latitude of the location where the sundial is placed. If the latitude is 30 degrees and the gnomon is 45 the entire sundial will have to be tilted to keep correct time. Another way to describe this is to say that the gnomon should be parallel to the Earth's axis.
What is the section of a sundial that shows the time by its shadow called?
Gnomon
On what does a gnomon cast a shadow?
A gnomon is the upright piece of a sundial, and it is the part that casts its shadow down onto the dial to indicate local solar time.
What is the projecting piece of the sundial called which shows the time by its shadow?
The answer is gnomon
What is the web address of the Gnomon Productions in San Francisco California?
The web address of the Gnomon Productions is: http://anamericanasaga.com
Where would you find a gnomon?
The gnomon is the physical component of a sundial that casts a shadow onto the graduated scale for the purpose of timekeeping.
What is the phone number of the Gnomon Productions in San Francisco California?
The phone number of the Gnomon Productions is: 415-956-7030.
What is the arm of a sundial called?
gnomon
In order for a sundial to work which direction must the gnomon must be facing?
The gnomon must be facing north and the base must be level
What actors and actresses appeared in Gnomon - 2002?
The cast of Gnomon - 2002 includes: Aina Clotet Pedro Herreros Santi Sans
What do the numbers mean on a sundial?
They refer to the time - in hours. The slanted edge of the gnomon casts a shadow on the sundial at the position which represents the time.
Does a CD sundial have a gnomon?
The suns angle creates a colored diffraction line directly on the CD, that is, there is no shadow created so you do not need a gnomon.
