I see always N.m here. As far as I know the dot is a recognized symbol for
multiplication.
That we have problems too with adopting rational reforms is proven by this
example. Very often the torque of an engine is expressed in N.m but power is
expressed in the so-called metric horsepower (CH, pk, PS, etc).
*$%^@#^&*!!!!!!!!
Han
----- Original Message -----
From: "Duncan Bath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: woensdag 3 januari 2001 02:23
Subject: [USMA:10175] Re: South Africa
> From: Michael D. Payne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: U.S. Metric Association <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: January 2, 2001 17:28
>
> >Just visited South Africa. I can report that the place is 99,9% metric.
> >Engine power was expressed in kW and Torque in N/m.
>
> Make that N*m?
> Duncan
>
There was one article from a US source and the 0-60
mph times was also given as 0-98 km/h. >Mike Payne
