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Verge Escapement
The verge escapement revolutionized timekeeping by enabling mechanical clocks to tick regularly for centuries
22 Jan 2026
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What is the primary function of the verge escapement in a mechanical clock?
To power the clock by storing energy in a spring
To control the gear train's advancement at regular intervals, regulating the clock's rate
To display the time by moving the clock's hands directly
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Verge escapement pioneered mechanical timekeeping by regulating clock gears since the 13th century
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What is the primary function of the verge escapement in a mechanical clock?
To power the clock's hands directly through a spring mechanism
To control the gear train's advancement at regular intervals, regulating the clock's rate
To display the time visually on the clock face
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