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Why does the clock use twelve hours?

Since there are two periods of time, a.m. and p.m. , 24 hours (the time in a day) needs to be split in two. 24 split in two is obviously 12.That is why there is twelve hours on a clock.


What is twelve in roman numarsals with only two letters?

Twelve in Roman numerals is represented as "XII," which consists of three letters. However, if you are looking for a representation using only two letters, you can use "X" for ten and "II" for two, but it still requires three letters. There is no valid two-letter representation for the number twelve in Roman numerals.


Why would a system of measurement using 60 instead of base 10 have been used in ancient systems of measurement?

Many ancient cultures had not invented fractions in their number system. The number 60 was chosen because it have many factors. We use relics of it today when reading the time. 60 seconds to a minute, 60 minutes to an hour.


Why are cops called twelve?

The term "twelve" as a slang reference for police officers is believed to originate from the 1970s and is thought to stem from the police code "10-12," which indicates that visitors are present, or from the television show "Adam-12," which featured a police unit with the badge number 12. Over time, the term has been popularized in various forms of media and culture, leading to its widespread use in referring to law enforcement.


Was this number system advance for that time compared to other number systems?

well.... if you had more then one number system and we dont use them, then the one we use is better because we use it, other wise we would use a different system. hope this helped :)

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I estimated there to be twelve children in the swimming pool at the time of the accident.


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Why does the clock use twelve hours?

Since there are two periods of time, a.m. and p.m. , 24 hours (the time in a day) needs to be split in two. 24 split in two is obviously 12.That is why there is twelve hours on a clock.


How do you use chosen in a sentence?

I have chosen you to sweep the floor.


What is the age of a Browning Light Twelve serial number 0 G 6133?

Browning.com has a sn look up function you can use.


What the name you use for twelve dozen?

Dubble dozen Twelve dozen, or 144, is a Gross


Did the bablyonians use base twelve?

The Babylonians did not use a base twelve numeral system, they used a sexagesimal, or base sixty, system.


What number begins with an A?

Quadrillion - and of course any number followed by twelve zeros.any number of thousands, from 1 to 999, e.g. one thousand


Use chosen in a sentence?

I think he is the chosen one.We have chosen to watch King Kong.He was never chosen to be part of the cheerleading team.