Han criticizes my argument against learning and using the prefixes centi
deci deka and hecto by saying:
> From: "Han Maenen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [USMA:8839] Re: Cribsheet
>
> The prefixes centi-, deci-, deca and hecto are fully recognized side by side
> with the 1000-pattern and Gustaf is right. Also see p. 103 of the SI
> brochure by the BIPM, it gives all recognized prefixes,
Han, you have misunderstood what I wrote.
I AGREE that these four prefixes are fully recognized. I have my copy of the
BIPM brochure and am familiar with its contents.
I am saying that I prefer not to encourage their use and especially I would
DISCOURAGE their use in areas where it is not already common practice. I
think SI is better without them. If we don't encourage their use, I think
they will gradually fall out of common use and then can be dropped from SI
completely.
Regards,
Bill Hooper
