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  • Metric System Demonstration Apparatus
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Metric System Apparatus

Recent Objects

American History Museum

American weights and measures remain a mix of units. In science, medicine, and international sports, metric units are common. In many aspects of ordinary life, particularly among those born in this country, customary units are still widely used.


Certificate, College Of Fellows, U.S. Metric Association

Liter Block Model, Moving with Metric

Safe-T 43031 4-in-1 Math Rule

Safe-T Meter Stick and Inch Rule

Safe-T 43032 4-in-1 Primary Rule

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