History, Length, Decimals

Gives a historical overview of the metric system and demonstrates the decimal simplicity of metric computation through the use of high speed photography. Presents several examples of everyday usage of each of the units by placing the units in proximity to various objects. Uses theater arts students carrying placards to illustrate the use of prefixes with the base units

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More in Metrics--Measurement for Today Series

  1. History, Length, Decimals 1975
  2. Mass, Temperature 1975
  3. Volume 1975

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record
  2. U.S. Copyright Office, Catalog of Copyright Entries (renewals, 1970–1978) — copyright