Kambridge, The pound is now “defined” as exactly 0.45369237 kilogram.
Similarly, The inch is now “defined” as exactly 25.4 millimeters. The“E.g” equations stated below are distortions of the “defining” relationships. Forget the reciprocal equations. They are *not* the definitions. You question “Right?” is valid. Eugene Mechtly > On Nov 4, 2016, at 11:46 AM, Kaimbridge M. GoldChild <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Martin Morrison quoted Fiona MacDonald, > > > By the end of 2018, a kilogram will no longer exist as we know > > it, with our standard units of measurement finally scheduled > > to get a much-needed upgrade for the first time in more than > > 50 years. > > Just to be clear, the values, themselves, arenʼt changing, just the > objects/concepts that define the values are. > > E.g., > > 1 kg_2018 = 1 kg 2016 = 1/.45359237 pounds, exactly; > 1 cm_2018 = 1 cm_2016 = 1/2.54 inches, exactly. > > Right? > > ~Kaimbridge~ > > -- -- -- > Wiki—Sites Contribution History Pages: > > en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Kaimbridge > math.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Contributions/Kaimbridge > wiki.gis.com/wiki/index.php/Special:Contributions/Kaimbridge > rosettacode.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Kaimbridge > > ***** Void Where Permitted; Limit 0 Per Customer. ***** > > _______________________________________________ > USMA mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.colostate.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usma _______________________________________________ USMA mailing list [email protected] https://lists.colostate.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/usma
