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Why might using the speed of light to determine the length of the meter be more reliable than using a measured distance around Earth?
Because the speed of light is constant at 186,282 miles (or 299,792,458 metres) per second). The Earth, although appearing to be solid - actually 'flexes' due to the molten inner core and gravitational pull of the Sun (and to some extent the moon). Additionally, the surface is not uniformly flat - this would mean measuring a 'standar' metre would be subject to errors (albeit minute).
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How can I determine the gender of a kitten - specifically, how to know if a kitten is male or female?
To determine the gender of a kitten, you can look at their genitalia. Male kittens have a small distance between the anus and the genital opening, which is where the penis will be. Female kittens have a larger distance between the anus and the genital opening, which is where the vulva will be. This method is most reliable when the kitten is around 8 weeks old.
Is speed an estimation often measured in kilometers per hour?
Yes, speed is commonly measured in kilometers per hour (km/h) in many countries around the world. This measurement is used to determine how fast an object is moving over a certain distance in a given amount of time.
How can I determine the distance around a circle if I know the distance across the circle?
The diameter times Pi gives you the circumference.
Why might using speed of light to determine the length of the meter be more reliable than using a measured distance around earth?
The speed of light in vacuum is a universal constant. The distance around the earth depends on the line of measurement. Because of its rotation, the earth is not a perfect sphere: its equatorial radius is 0.3% greater than its polar radius. Consequently the measurement is affected by the exact line along which the radius is measured. Furthermore, there are two kinds of variations in the equatorial radius. One is a long-term variation caused by the distribution of mass on the surface: possibly the ocean mass. There is also the short term variation caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.
The distance around the widest part of a planet?
The distance around the widest part of a planet is known as the planet's equatorial circumference. It is the longest distance that can be measured around the planet, passing through its equator. An example would be Earth's equatorial circumference, which is about 24,901 miles (40,075 kilometers).
Why do we measure circumference?
The circumference is the distance around a circle and it is measured by:- Circumference of a circle = 2*pi*radius or pi*diameter
What is the distance measured around a circle?
It's called the "circumference" of the circle. It's equal to (pi) times (the circle's diameter).
Why is distance around the equator measured at 24783mi when the distance around the earth is measured at 24901 mi?
The Earth is not a perfect sphere, but an oblate spheroid, which means it is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator. This difference in shape causes the equatorial circumference to be longer than the polar circumference. The measurements you provided reflect this difference in distance due to Earth's shape.
Is circumference measured in cm?
Circumference can be measured in any linear measurement. It could be centimeters, meters, miles, inches etc. generally the circumference is the linear distance around a circle. When you have a perfect circle, it's fairly easy to calculate if you know the distance across the circle.
How is the zone of inhibition measured in microbiology experiments?
The zone of inhibition in microbiology experiments is measured by using a ruler to determine the diameter of the clear area around an antimicrobial disk where bacteria do not grow. This measurement helps determine the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent against the bacteria being tested.
What is the distance around an official Olympics running track?
The Olympics uses a track of 400 meters in length, as measured in lane 1.
What is the unit of metric distance?
If you define 'distance' as the shortest line between to objects. (Example: the moon and the Earth; or say, Suburb A and Suburb B, then such distances are measured in Metre if the distance is shorter than around about 1 Kilometre, or,. If the distance is greater than a few hundred Metre, it is always measured in Kilometre.
