Although deka and hecto are SI, they are unnecessary.  Stick with units in 1
000s or 1 000ths to simplify use and understanding, particularly by the
general public.

Stan Doore

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From: "Johnathan McClure" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 6:00 AM
Subject: [USMA:24379] The forgotten prefixes


> deka and hecto: Are they annoying, useless, or wrongfully ignored?
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> Johnathan McClure
>
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