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Measurements
Units of measurement and related words.
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tonal number system
Mathematics; Measurements
An alternative number system that uses 16 numerals instead of 10, which allows for binary division and multiplication. It was created in 1859 by John W. Nystrom. The system has failed to take off in ...
centimeter
Mathematics; Measurements
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 0,01 meter, which is the SI base unit of length. Centi is the SI prefix for a factor of 10−2. Hence a centimeter can be written as ...
longitude
Mathematics; Measurements
Distance that is measured as you travel east or west on the surface of the Earth. Longitude and latitude of a place tell the exact location on the surface of the Earth.
height
Mathematics; Measurements
The distance above a level, such as the distance from sea level to the top of a mountain.
kilogram
Mathematics; Measurements
The basic unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 1,000 grams or 2.2 pounds.
Vernier
Mathematics; Measurements
French mathematician who created a scale of measurement that is used to create a more precise scale.
column
Mathematics; Measurements
Vertical lines of different values or numbers are referred to as column. All the values in one column can be dropped or sequence.
