Read the excerpt from Ship's Chronometer from HMS Beagle. It is made of brass and is around the size of a large pocket watch, wi

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Read the excerpt from Ship's Chronometer from HMS Beagle. It is made of brass and is around the size of a large pocket watch, wi

th a normal clock dial showing roman numerals and a smaller dial at the bottom for the second hand. The clock is suspended inside a swivelling brass ring fitted to the inside of a wooden box – this is the key to keeping the chronometer level even in an unsteady ship. The author uses to explain the importance of the chronometer and help the reader visualize it.

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Tanzania [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-20T22:34:04+03:00

Tanzania [10]4 years ago

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(b) descriptive details

Explanation:

it just logically makes the most sense

Masteriza [31] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-21T00:16:45+03:00

Masteriza [31]4 years ago

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Descriptive details

Explanation:

The author gives details about a clock. Roman numerals, what's it made of