John Kilopascal wrote in USMA 14194:
>> France went entirely metric in 1840. The European Union is scheduled to
>do
>> so in 1909. >
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>I don't think the EU existed in 1909. Obviously you meant 2009.
Quite right. Thanks!
>> I think your sugggestion is a good one. However, scales that weigh in
>> pounds or kilograms should not be certified.
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>Don't you mean ... scales that weigh in pounds should not be certified.
>Kilogram scales we want certified.
I meant scales that weigh in both pounds and kilograms should not be
certified. Those scales are electronic and switchable between pounds and
kilograms. Those scales measure weight. Mechanical scales like Toledo
("Honest weight, no springs") meausre mass.
Joseph B. Reid
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Toronto M5P 1C8 Tel. 416 486-6071
