Question

Differentiate between mechanical clock and atomic clock​

Answer 1

Answer

Explanation:

Simple clocks measure time by counting, quartz crystal vibrations or mechanical pendulum oscillations. Atomic clocks measure the oscillations in electron transitions by the radition emited in the form of microwave or higher frequency electro magnetic waves.

Answer 2

Answer:

Simple clocks use mechanical pendulum oscillations, quartz crystal vibrations, or counting to measure the passage of time. Atomic clocks use radiation emitted as microwave or higher frequency electromagnetic waves to record oscillations in electron transitions.

Explanation:

• A clock that employs the resonance frequencies of atoms as its resonator is known as an atomic clock.
• Atomic clocks are extremely accurate because the caesium atom consistently resonates at the same recorded frequency.
• A key is used to wind mechanical clocks, which tightens the mainspring.
• The mainspring's energy changes gears as it unwinds, moving the hands in the process.
• The pendulum maintains time and makes sure that the gears rotate second by second.

Atomic clocks are thus more precise than mechanical clocks.

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