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Which system of units was first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act 1824?
Which system of units was first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act 1824?
- Apothecaries' units
- Customary units
- Imperial system (correct)
- Metric system
When did the imperial system come into official use across the British Empire?
When did the imperial system come into official use across the British Empire?
- 1985
- 1826 (correct)
- 1588
- 1825
In which year did most nations of the former British Empire officially adopt the metric system as their main system of measurement?
In which year did most nations of the former British Empire officially adopt the metric system as their main system of measurement?
- 1985
- Late 20th century (correct)
- 1825
- 1824
Which legislation defines the imperial system of units in modern UK?
Which legislation defines the imperial system of units in modern UK?
What did the Weights and Measures Act 1824 allow regarding pre-imperial units?
What did the Weights and Measures Act 1824 allow regarding pre-imperial units?
Flashcards
Imperial System
Imperial System
The system of units first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act 1824.
1826
1826
The year the imperial system came into official use across the British Empire.
Late 20th century
Late 20th century
The time period when most nations of the former British Empire officially adopted the metric system.
Weights and Measures Act 1985
Weights and Measures Act 1985
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Weights and Measures Act 1824
Weights and Measures Act 1824
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Study Notes
Imperial System
- The imperial system of units was first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act 1824.
- The imperial system came into official use across the British Empire in 1824.
Adoption of Metric System
- Most nations of the former British Empire officially adopted the metric system as their main system of measurement in the 1960s and 1970s.
Imperial System in Modern UK
- The imperial system of units in modern UK is defined by the Weights and Measures Act 1985.
Pre-Imperial Units
- The Weights and Measures Act 1824 allowed the continued use of pre-imperial units alongside the newly defined imperial units for a certain period.
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