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Why did we switch from Earth's rotation to atomic clocks for timekeeping?

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Question

Why did we switch from Earth's rotation to atomic clocks for timekeeping?

Options

  • Atomic clocks are cheaper

  • Atomic clocks are more precise and stable

  • Earth's rotation is too fast

  • Atomic clocks came first

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Solution

Atomic clocks are more precise and stable

Explanation:

Atomic clocks are more accurate because atom vibrations are very steady, unlike Earth’s rotation.

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