Illustrations Of The Centimetre-Gramme-Second System Of Units (1875)

By Joseph David Everett

Book Overview

""Illustrations of the Centimetre-Gramme-Second System of Units"" is a book written by Joseph David Everett in 1875. The book provides a detailed explanation and illustration of the metric system known as the Centimetre-Gramme-Second (CGS) system of units. The CGS system was developed in the mid-19th century as a standardized measurement system for scientific and industrial applications. The book covers the fundamental units of the CGS system, including the centimetre for length, the gramme for mass, and the second for time. It also explains the derived units, such as the Newton for force, the Joule for energy, and the Watt for power. The author provides examples and illustrations of how to use the CGS system in calculations and measurements.""Illustrations of the Centimetre-Gramme-Second System of Units"" is a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and anyone who needs to use the metric system in their work. It is a comprehensive guide to the CGS system and its applications, and it has been used as a reference book for over a century.Based On The Recommendations Of The Committee Appointed By The British Association For The Selection And Nomenclature Of Dynamical And Electrical Units.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164837613
• ISBN13: 9781164837619
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"