Metric Power; why and how We are Going MetricDiscusses the present system of measurements in the United States and the distinct advantages of using the metric system, including its effect on business, industry, and the individual. |
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... France was well known throughout the world . Except in a few small European countries , however , it had never been in general use outside of France , and at this particular time it was not even in ex- clusive use there anymore . In an ...
... France was well known throughout the world . Except in a few small European countries , however , it had never been in general use outside of France , and at this particular time it was not even in ex- clusive use there anymore . In an ...
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... France . The system was not accepted quickly even in France . As has been mentioned , Napoleon abolished compulsory use of the metric system in 1812. But the 1837 act again made it com- pulsory for all of France , with penalties for not ...
... France . The system was not accepted quickly even in France . As has been mentioned , Napoleon abolished compulsory use of the metric system in 1812. But the 1837 act again made it com- pulsory for all of France , with penalties for not ...
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... France . Beneath the International Committee there are also a num- ber of consultative committees . These committees make rec- ommendations concerning their specialized areas to the In- ternational Committee , which in turn passes them ...
... France . Beneath the International Committee there are also a num- ber of consultative committees . These committees make rec- ommendations concerning their specialized areas to the In- ternational Committee , which in turn passes them ...
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