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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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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 are examples of elastic spring force?
If you stretch a rubber band then release it, it will return to its original shape. That is by definition elastic strain. Anything that returns to its original shape after being affected by force underwent elastic strain. If it is permanently deformed (ie you bent a paperclip out of place and it wont return to its original shape) then it passes the elastic strain region and suffered plastic strain.
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 country held the original meter stick in a vault?
The original meter stick was held in a vault in France.
What is th definition of meter?
A 100 centimeters.
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.
Where is the original meter now?
metre
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 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
