Why Do Clocks Run Clock Wise?

Answer 1

Mechanical clocks were invented in the northern hemisphere by inventors who were trying to make models of the sun's movement in the sky.

To watch the sun from the northern hemisphere, you have to face south. Then the sun will rise on your left and pass over your head to set on your right. Since the hour hand on the clock was made to follow the sun's motion through the sky, it moves from left to right over the top of the clock - clockwise. The hands are actually modeled after the shadow on a sundial.

Answer 2

Obviously, the phrase "clockwise" came after the invention of the clock. All things have a beginning. The direction of a clocks motion had to be decided by the creator, thus it was a decision by one man for it to move a certain way.

Just a guess, but perhaps the sundial has something to do with it. I have never stayed long enough to determine which way a sundial goes (clockwise/counterclockwise). But if it goes clockwise/Right from top, then it is possible that a mechanical clock mimics this function.

Answer 3

because it is WISE to do so. b sure when you run you do so with a clock to see your progress.

Answer 4

Almost, and related.

The way the shadow on a sundial moves is called clockwise.

Answer 5

lolololololololololololollolololololololollololololollololololollololollolololololol yeah, because they're always on time! lolololololololololololollololololollololololololollololololololollolol