Longitude Problem and John Harrison's Solution

The video explores the historical challenge of determining longitude at sea, a problem that plagued sailors for centuries. It highlights the story of John Harrison, a self-taught clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer, solving the longitude problem and revolutionizing navigation. The video also touches on the Longitude Prize and the competition among great minds to find a solution. It concludes with an advertisement for Surfshark VPN.

Why were coordinates critical for navigating seamen?

• To communicate with other ships

• To measure the depth of the sea

• To determine their exact location

• To predict weather conditions

What was the main problem with the 'dead reckoning' method?

• It required advanced technology

• It was often wildly inaccurate

• It was too expensive

• It could only be used during the day

What was the reward for solving the longitude problem as per the Longitude Prize?

• £20,000

• £10,000

• £25,000

• £15,000

Which of the following was NOT one of the great minds who tried to solve the longitude problem?

• Galileo

• Newton

• Einstein

• Halley

What was unique about John Harrison's early clocks?

• They were made entirely of wood

• They used digital technology

• They were powered by water

• They were made of gold

What was the main issue with Harrison's H3 clock?

• It was too huge

• It was too small

• It was too expensive

• It was not accurate

Who was the head of the Board of Longitude when Harrison presented H4?

• Cassini

• Nevil Maskelyne

• Newton

• Galileo

How did King George III react to Harrison's treatment by Maskelyne?

• He ordered a new competition

• He was shocked and supported Harrison

• He supported Maskelyne

• He ignored it

What was the impact of Harrison's chronometer on the Royal Navy by 1860?

• It was rarely used

• It gave the Royal Navy a navigational edge

• It was used only in emergencies

• It was replaced by newer technology

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