Question
What are the rules observed while writing the unit of a physical quantity?
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Answer
Rules observed while writing unit of a physical quantity :
- It must be of proper size. A very small or large size may cause inconvenience.
- It should be easily accessible
- It must be reproducible at all places without any difficulty.
- It must be accurately defined and must not change with time, place, and physical conditions such as pressure, humidity, etc.
- It must be widely accepted all over the world.
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