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 comprehensive description of the metric system, specifically the centimetre-gramme-second (CGS) system of units. The CGS system is a metric system of measurement that uses the centimetre for length, the gramme for mass, and the second for time. The book includes detailed illustrations and explanations of the fundamental units of the CGS system, as well as the derived units that are used in scientific and engineering applications. The author also discusses the history and significance of the metric system, and its adoption by various countries around the world. ""Illustrations Of The Centimetre-Gramme-Second System Of Units"" is a valuable resource for students, scientists, and engineers who need to understand the CGS system of units and its applications in various fields of study. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers with a basic understanding of mathematics and physics. Overall, this book is an important contribution to the field of metrology and the history of scientific measurement.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: 1437038751
• ISBN13: 9781437038750
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"