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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?
What was the original definition of the meter?
What was the original definition of the meter?
How was the modern meter redefined in 1960?
How was the modern meter redefined in 1960?
What was the main reason for proposing the meter in 1789?
What was the main reason for proposing the meter in 1789?
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?
What material is the International Meter based on?
What material is the International Meter based on?
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?
What element was used to define the modern meter in 1960?
What element was used to define the modern meter in 1960?
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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