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The Metric System (SI): A Concise Reference Guide

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Author:David Bartlett
Description: Accurate but concise information intended to clarify the mysteries of the Système International d'Unités (SI), for both the layman and the expert. Introduction, a brief history, the base and supplementary units, derived units, SI prefixes, other units used with the SI, proposals for binary multiples, the physical basis for some of the units, a guide to correct usage of SI units, and further references are included.
Levels: Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Languages: English
Math Topics: Terms/Units of Measure, History and Biography

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