Inventions of the Renaissance Clocks The first mechanical clock was invented in the early 1300’s. With this invention time began to be measured in hours (24 hours equaling a day). Galileo‚ an Italian scientist‚ discovered the pendulum in 1581. The pendulum greatly improved the constant movement of the hands or bell of a clock. The average error with the pendulum varied only by seconds each day. Before this the error was from 10 to 15 minutes a day. During the 1600’s the metallic gear‚ or toothed
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creation of many of these inventions (Sayre‚ 2012‚ pg 215). These inventions and ideas gradually reached the rest of the world through trade and exploration. Though Chinese engaged in trade with other nations‚ they were largely isolated from the West due to their ethnocentric ideology of
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The invention of the balloon was a very unique idea that triggered the technological ear on a race to change the face of the future of flights. The invention shifted mobility towards a faster level and it also gave a good advantage in the war. Since history people have been finding ways to fly and balloon was the first technology that ever took off in the air. Scientist in the past has put a lot of studies to make this invention possible and it gave birth to a new flight technology. A French
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states‚ and even other countries. But have you ever wondered how different today’s world would be without the invention of the telephone? In my opinion‚ the telephone has brought about the most far reaching and lasting changes in our civilization. The invention of the telephone has caused both positive and negative outcomes to our society. Some of the advantages of the invention of the telephone are: We can now instantly contact our family and friends‚ businesses can spread their services
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An Important Invention. In 2007‚ Apple released something big and it impacted people everywhere. Everybody wanted one and went out of their ways to get this item. It became huge. What is this item‚ you ask? This was the year when the first iPhone came out. The iPhone has changed how people live and interact in the world. The phone has impacted society in both negative and positive ways. For many people‚ this invention has made a difference. First‚ many people believe that the iPhone has made
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I would like to continue with some other Chinese inventions‚ then introduce a small research and draw our conclusions. Paper Money It is so common in out everyday life that we hardly give a thought to the fackt that it had to be invented by someone. Around 650 AD (po kr.)‚ the emperor of China began to issue paper "value tokens" for general use. The first paper banknotes appeared in China about 806 AD. Its original name was ’flying money’ because it was so light it could blow out of one’s
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The 1920’s brought new inventions‚ a new economy‚ a new culture‚ new threats‚ and new laws which all influenced the nickname of the Roaring Twenties. The invention of the assembly line by Henry Ford in 1913 began the automobile industry in America leading to a boom in the industrial industries. The moving assembly line became a standard for most American factories allowing mass production of products including cars‚ appliances‚ furniture‚ and clothing. With the inventions of the electric motor‚ washing
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Being one of the most significant inventions of the 1920s‚ the automobile drastically changed the lives of Americans for the better. It not only improved transportation‚ obviously‚ but it also gave the economy the boost it needed to provide America with the age of prosperity that the 20s is known for. The first automobile developed with a combustion engine was invented by Henry Ford who later founded the Ford Motor Company‚ which was known for its achievements in bringing America its first affordable
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The invention of the automobile was a historical achievement that completely transformed human civilization. This is why cars have had a greater effect on society than airplanes have. Not only have cars enabled people to relocate with ease‚ but they are also used on a much more regular basis. First of all‚ cars have had a greater effect on society than airplanes because cars have allowed so many more people to relocate to other geographical regions. In other words‚ most people do not spend their
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which is not be showngly plan several things before time. Computers influence every aspect of our lives In todays modern technology computers influence personal matters in ways our grandparents would never thought possible. Computers have made our day to day life much more convenient. We’ll start off by finances. All our banking needs are done on the computer. 50 years ago we had a file‚ now they pull your file on the computer where every bit of information is just a key stroke away.
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