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The original definition of 1 metre was 1/10 000 of the distance between the Equator and the Pole.
This was an attempt to base the unit of length on a natural physical data.
[Currently, there are proposals to re-define the kilogramin terms of a perfect sphere of pure silicon using Avogadro's Number for the number of atoms.] Again a 'natural' relationship.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe meter was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from Earth's equator to its north pole at sea level. It has since undergone numerous changes, to eventually, in 1983, be defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299792458 seconds.
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∙ 12y agothe meter is defined as distance that travels 1/299792458
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Where is the original meter?
it is in Anthony b in ck, sd it is in Anthony b in ck, sd
What acceleration can a 1n force give to a 1-kg object?
1 meter per second2. That's exactly the definition of the "Newton" unit of force.
Meter is how many meters?
A meter is one meter.
Standard unit in SI for length?
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What is a hydro meter?
a meter that contains water
Why scientists keep revising the definition of the meter?
Revisions in the definition of the meter are intended to achieve greater precision.
Meter is a derived unit or not?
In the SI measurement system, a meter is a "base unit". However, the definition relies on the prior definition of the second.
Why do scientists keep revising the definition of the meter?
As scientists study new areas the meter is involved in these new areas and new definitions in terms of the new areas are defined. The original meter was defined in terms of the earth studies, as electricity was studied, the speed of light became important and the meter was defined in terms of the speed of light. As science expands the definitions of the meter will expand.
What is th definition of meter?
A 100 centimeters.
Where is the original meter now?
metre
What is 1 meter equal to?
1 meter could be equal to 100cm (centimetres) and 1000mm (milimetres) dont know about inches though, sorry. xx Original definition: A ten millionth of the distance from the north pole to the equator, passing through france.
What is the modern definition of meter?
One meter is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1⁄299,792,458 of a second.
What is the definition for decimeter?
A decimeter is one tenth of a meter.
Definition of square meter?
1 Square Meter is the area enclosed by a length of 1 meter and a width of 1 meter. It is equal to 11.111... square feet.
What is the definition for millimeters?
1 millimeter = 1/1000 meter
What is a vehicle that has a meter?
This might be a "quick" definition of a taxi cab.
Best answer for meter stick definition?
unit for measuring length
