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Our units of measuremen­t become more accurate

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From late 2018, one kg will no longer be the same as it is now. Our system of measuremen­t is to be renewed, and four units will be redefined to become as accurate as possible. The four units are kg (weight), ampere (electric current), kelvin (temperatur­e), and mole (amount of substance).

Kg is defined based on a "kilogramme" prototype made of a platinum iridium alloy, but over time, this lump has become heavier. So, a kilo will be redefined based on the Planck constant - which does not change.

 ??  ?? Kilogramme Today, 1 kg is defined by a physical weight, but in the future, a natural constant will define the unit of weight.
Kilogramme Today, 1 kg is defined by a physical weight, but in the future, a natural constant will define the unit of weight.

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