Measurement of time

Measurement of time

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Physics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explains the use of atomic clocks for precise time measurement, focusing on cesium clocks. It details how cesium atoms' vibrations define a second and highlights the clocks' accuracy, with minimal deviation over a year. The video also mentions the National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi, where a cesium clock is maintained.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the number 9 billion 192 million 631,770 in relation to atomic clocks?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why are cesium clocks considered extremely accurate?

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