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In order to help us to understand the world, we measure and record much information. This book covers units used both in everyday life and in scientific subjects, complete with explanations, conversion equations and conversion tables. Systems of measurement were created to quantify natural phenomena and to allow us to deal more effectively with everyday life. People have measured lengths, weights and time since earliest times. Accurate measurements of weight were needed for trading goods and of length for marking out property and for building - and for these measurements to work they have to be based upon agreed standards. From those early measurements, many other units have been developed, each designed for a particular purpose. This book covers units used in the following areas: numbers; length and distance; areas; volume; time; speed; mass; weight and density; energy; force; temperatures. It provides; units and their sub-division; conversions to other types of unit; formulae for quick calculations; an explanation of how the unit is measured; what the unit is used forProduct Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780007165513
eBay Product ID (ePID)89876195
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
Publication NameMeasurements and Conversions
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMathematics
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
AuthorCollins UK, Collins
SeriesCollins Dictionary of
Dimensions
Item Height197 mm
Item Weight175 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorCollins UK, Collins