A ______ is a timepiece in which time is measured by the regulated flow of liquid into (inflow type) or out from (outflow type) a vessel where the amount is then measured. Fill in the blank.
A
Sand glass
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B
Clepsydra
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C
Candle clock
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D
Digital watch
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Solution
The correct option is B Clepsydra
A Clepsydra is a time piece in which time is measured by the regulated flow of liquid into or out from a vessel where the amount is then measured. A Clepsydra was used to measure time in ancient time.