Posted on Dec 12, 2018
Redefining The Kilogram: Turning A Piece Of Metal Into A Math Problem
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In November, scientists and diplomats voted unanimously to redefine the kilogram. They decided the kilogram will no longer be based on a physical piece of metal, but on a math problem instead.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson learns more about what this change means from Patrick Abbott, a physicist at the National Institute of Science and Technology
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson learns more about what this change means from Patrick Abbott, a physicist at the National Institute of Science and Technology
Redefining The Kilogram: Turning A Piece Of Metal Into A Math Problem
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No, let's go back when we had 25 different measuring systems in France LOL
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
LTC (Join to see) If I Knew How to. I'd Write Myself a Scientific Study for the Government that would warrant a Grant.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel I cannot imagine that a solid kilogram of an inert metal - like gold - in a sealed and protected environment - would ever vary enough in weight to be a concern of persons currently alive!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
CSM Charles Hayden Excellent Point, The Amount is Minuscule. Fortunately/Unfortunately I'm a Geek and a Nuclear Cruiser Sailor With a Basic Understanding of Chemistry. All things change to Include "Elements" Uranium becomes Lead eventually in the process releasing Helium and Radon.
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CSM Charles Hayden
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Informed re: chemistry?
The letters on the CA auto license plate of Muriel Gold’s son read:
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The letters on the CA auto license plate of Muriel Gold’s son read:
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
CSM Charles Hayden - It Took Us Until Fairly Recently to find out that the Alchemist weren't all together wrong. You can Change "Elements" but it is Just Not Feasible. (Yeah I don't want Overly Expensive Gold that is Radioactive)
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