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The unit for measuring long distances used by most nations of the world starts with k?

kilometer


What is the name for the unit for measuring long distances used by most nations?

kilometers.


What is the standard metric unit for measuring long distances?

kilometers


How do you use a pull push rule?

use to measuring long distances


The term for measuring long distances in the metric system is the what?

kilometers :D viva mexico!!


Why was light year invented?

It is a simpler way of measuring very long distances, which is what we have in the Universe.


What is bar scale?

A bar scale is like a ruler or measuring tape. It can measure long distances.


What is the unit of measure you would use for measuring long distances?

For long distances use " Measuring Wheel". These give readings generally in Feet which can be converted to any unit by appropriate multiplication factors. Some of these are 1-GRIP ON 10000 ft measuring wheel, 2-Stanley 77 194 MW408 12" Aluminum Wheel Measuring Wheel In Feet/Inches


What year was the first ruler made?

devices for measuring distances have been around for almost as long as the human race has existed.


What equipment do they use to measure long distance?

An odometer for measuring long walkable distance. Long distances on the earth are probably best measured by geographical positioning systems (GPS).


When measuring long distances in customary units other than miles what metric unit of measure would you use for the same distance?

Kilometers


What are the three types of distances?

Short distances Medium distances and Long distances