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What system of units did the metric conversion law in 1978 prescribe the use of?
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?
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?
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 is an indirect measurement used?
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What was the original definition of the meter?
What was the original definition of the meter?
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How was the modern meter redefined in 1960?
How was the modern meter redefined in 1960?
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What was the main reason for proposing the meter in 1789?
What was the main reason for proposing the meter in 1789?
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Which treaty signed in 1875 established the International Bureau of Weights and Measures?
Which treaty signed in 1875 established the International Bureau of Weights and Measures?
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What material is the International Meter based on?
What material is the International Meter based on?
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In what year was the English System officially phased out in the Philippines?
In what year was the English System officially phased out in the Philippines?
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What element was used to define the modern meter in 1960?
What element was used to define the modern meter in 1960?
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Which type of measurement makes use of instruments to measure the quantity directly?
Which type of measurement makes use of instruments to measure the quantity directly?
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