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Types of Measurements and The Meter

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What system of units did the metric conversion law in 1978 prescribe the use of?

British Imperial System

Chinese Metric System

International System of Units (SI) (correct)

US Customary System

In the context of angular measurements, what is the SI unit for plane angles?

Minute

Radian (correct)

Degree

Grad

What is the purpose of measurement?

To compare different quantities

To establish treaties between countries

To create new measuring instruments

To determine the size of a quantity in relation to a standard (correct)

When is an indirect measurement used?

When directly applying a measuring instrument is not feasible Signup and view all the answers

What was the original definition of the meter?

1/10,000,000 of the earth’s meridional quadrant Signup and view all the answers

How was the modern meter redefined in 1960?

In wavelengths of orange-red light from Krypton Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for proposing the meter in 1789?

To create a system suitable for all times and peoples Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty signed in 1875 established the International Bureau of Weights and Measures?

Paris Treaty Signup and view all the answers

What material is the International Meter based on?

Platinum and Iridium Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the English System officially phased out in the Philippines?

1983 Signup and view all the answers

What element was used to define the modern meter in 1960?

Krypton Signup and view all the answers

Which type of measurement makes use of instruments to measure the quantity directly?

Direct Measurements Signup and view all the answers