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Question 9 • 02/27/2026 OPS English 12B Career Prep (rev21)
Read the excerpt from "Ship's Chronometer from HMS Beagle” and consider the accompanying photo.It was not until around 1800 that two London clockmakers managed to simplify the chronometer mechanisms so that virtually any ship – and certainly the larger ships of the Royal Navy – could carry them as routine equipment.
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The artistic image emphasizes the chronometer’s intricate detail.T
The technical image clearly demonstrates the chronometer’s mechanics.T
The photograph depicts the popularity of the chronometer in England.T
The photograph enhances the explanation of the updated chronometer.