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Length as a measurement originated from the need to quantify distance and size in the physical world, primarily for practical purposes such as trade, construction, and navigation. Early humans used natural units based on body parts, such as feet or hands, before standardized units emerged. Over time, various cultures developed their own systems, leading to the establishment of standardized measurements like the meter and yard, which facilitated communication and commerce. The development of precise instruments and scientific understanding further refined these measurements, allowing for consistent and universal definitions of length.
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What is the length of a tunnel in meters?
It is 1000 times its length in kilometres.
What is the length of a button in mm?
Buttons come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
What is the length of a penguin in cm?
Penguins come in different sizes. Different species of penguins have quite different sizes.
Why does the area of a square come out different from the area of a rectangle?
A square is a special form of a rectangle where Length = Width. So L*W for a square would be L*L = L^2 where L is the length of a side.
How do you compute inches to board feet?
You can divide the number of inches by 12, (the number of inches in a foot) to come up with a board length measurement.
Where did the length of the month come from?
the phases of the moon
What is the overall length in a bolt?
As bolts come in various lengths, an overall length is impossible to say.
What is the length of a tunnel in meters?
It is 1000 times its length in kilometres.
What is the length of the Canadian flag?
Canadian flags come in all sizes, but the length is always 2x as long as the width.
Are microwave ovens made in a standard length?
No, microwave ovens don't have a standard length. They come in different sizes.
Does masonite come in 9 foot length?
Yep! Yep!
What is the length of a space ship?
Actually they come in different sizes.
How did scientists come up with the length of 1 meter?
A scientist sawed a stick to a random length and called it one metre.
What is the approximate length of a night gown?
Usually nightgowns come in various lengths and sizes: small ones have hip-length and large ones have floor-length. There's no general rule regarding the length of nightgowns.
What is the length of a electromagnetic wavelength?
They come in practically any size of wavelength.
When did talkies come out?
The first full length talkie came out in 1927
When writing length width height what come first?
It doesn't matter but Length * Width * Height is usually how people say it :D
