Dear All,
A little while ago there was a discussion here about luge speeds. Some
favored metres per second and others favored kilometres per hour.
This raises the whole issue of what we are trying to do with metrication.
Are we trying to introduce SI globally? Included with SI I would include the
concept of only having one unit for each quantity.
Or are we trying to introduce a mongrel system that is largely SI but also
includes odd units that have different pedigrees. For example the reasons
might include such things as:
. historical considerations
. special pleading by scientific groups
. arguments about safety by medical groups
. direct political pressure at the whim of powerful politicians
Think about km/h, L/100km, kWh, etc.
Cheers,
Pat Naughtin
CAMS - Certified Advanced Metrication Specialist
- United States Metric Association
ASM - Accredited Speaking Member
- National Speakers Association of Australia
Member, International Federation for Professional Speakers
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