Ancient Science of China中国古代科学
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Sandglass / Hourglass

A timekeeping device using fine sand instead of water as the timing medium, overcoming the freezing problem of water clocks in low temperatures. A gravity-driven steady timing device.

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Scientific Principle

Granular flow: under constant gravity, the flow rate of fine solid particles through an orifice is approximately constant and unaffected by temperature.

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