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sails where invented c. 5000 B.C.
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Who invented the solar sail?
The concept of a solar sail was proposed by physicist Johannes Kepler in 1610. However, the first successful demonstration of a solar sail in space was the IKAROS project by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in 2010.
What were the 2 inventions that the Mesopotamians created?
they invented sails and wheels. extra: they also invented irrigation and plows.
When was the triangular sail invented?
The triangular sail was invented beginning in the 16th century. They were first seen in the Mediterranean as single yarded lateen sails.
Did the egyptians invent the sails?
They invented it so that they could import and export things using the Nile River.
Who invented Lateen sails?
I believe it was invented in the Arabian Sea - plying the waters between India and Africa. To narrow it down more than that would be tough.
Who invented sails?
No one knowssorry,if u hate me for saying that,find out for yourself.
What sails are square?
Square sails are referred to as four-cornered sails.
Lanteen sails were triangular these sails were square?
Square sails are square
If La-teen sails were triangular which type of sails are square?
Square sails (rectangular) were (are) called four-cornered sails.
What is a sails man?
someone who sails.
Why are ropes on yachts called sheets?
No , the sails are called the sheets. Wrong - the sails are called SAILS. The control lines to the sails are sheets.
Why are the sails on sailboats white?
Not all of the sails are white only sails made out if Dacron are white. But sails made out of carbon are black.
