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- In our earlier standards we have come across various systems of units namely
- In our earlier standards we have come across various systems of units namely
(i) CGS: Centimeter Gram Second system
(i) CGS: Centimeter Gram Second system
(ii) MKS: Meter Kilogram Second system
(ii) MKS: Meter Kilogram Second system
(iii) FPS: Foot Pound Second system.
(iii) FPS: Foot Pound Second system.
(iv) SI: System International The first three systems namely CGS, MKS and FPS were used extensively till recently.
(iv) SI: System International The first three systems namely CGS, MKS and FPS were used extensively till recently.
- In 1971, the 14th International general conference on weights and measures recommended the use of ‘International system' of units.
- In 1971, the 14th International general conference on weights and measures recommended the use of ‘International system' of units.
- This international system of units is called the SI units.
- This international system of units is called the SI units.
- As the SI units use decimal system, conversion within the system is very simple and convenient.
- As the SI units use decimal system, conversion within the system is very simple and convenient.
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