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Knots

The knot (pronounced not) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile (1.852 km) per hour, approximately 1.151 mph. There is no standard abbreviation but kn is commonly used; kt and NMPH are also seen. The knot is a non-SI unit accepted for use with the International System of Units (SI). Worldwide, the knot is used in meteorology, and in maritime and air navigation—for example, a vessel travelling at 1 knot along a meridian travels one minute of geographic latitude in one hour. Etymologically, the term knot derives from counting the number of knots in the line that unspooled from the reel of a chip log in a specific time.

Until the mid-19th century vessel speed at sea was measured using a chip log. This consisted of a wooden panel, weighted on one edge to float perpendicular to the water surface, and thus present substantial resistance to moving with respect to the water around it, attached by line to a reel. The chip log was "cast" over the stern of the moving vessel and the line allowed to pay out. Knots placed at a distance of 47 feet 3 inches (14.4018 m) passed through a sailor's fingers, while another sailor used a 30 second sand-glass (28 second sand-glass is the current accepted timing) to time the operation. The knot count would be reported and used in the sailing master's dead reckoning and navigation. This method gives a value for the knot of 20.25 in/s, or 1.85166 km/h. The difference from the modern definition is less than 0.02%.

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Sizzle Wizz Report | 04/07/2013 2:45 pm
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tiara492 Report | 04/07/2013 2:30 pm
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Remonix Report | 04/07/2013 9:51 am
happy b'day
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Guo Zi Report | 03/03/2013 9:38 am
I fix it!!!

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Guo Zi Report | 03/03/2013 9:34 am
Oh sorry I didnt know my PM is friend only! So sorry!
Sedated Outcast Report | 03/02/2013 7:49 pm
Hey , Kn0tz biggrin
CuriousWander Report | 02/25/2013 12:53 pm
Wait Wait ..I know this song that `s playing in the background!
Its
THE BLUE EXORCIST OPENING! right?
 
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