Running Explained - This is fascinating!! Ever wondered why the marathon is 26.218 miles (42.195 km)? Why isn't it 26 miles, 25 miles, 40 km, or 45 km? Why no round numbers
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![SOLVED: how to print Input rods: 1 You input 1.0 rods. Conversions Meters: 5.029 Feet: 16.5 Miles: 0.003 Furlongs: 0.025 Minutes to walk 1.0 rods: 0.06 SOLVED: how to print Input rods: 1 You input 1.0 rods. Conversions Meters: 5.029 Feet: 16.5 Miles: 0.003 Furlongs: 0.025 Minutes to walk 1.0 rods: 0.06](https://cdn.numerade.com/previews/30235ee5-469a-4f9f-91d2-a3a817dd5b7f_large.jpg)
SOLVED: how to print Input rods: 1 You input 1.0 rods. Conversions Meters: 5.029 Feet: 16.5 Miles: 0.003 Furlongs: 0.025 Minutes to walk 1.0 rods: 0.06
✓ Solved: Use the following exact conversion factors to perform the stated calculations: 5 1 / 2 y d...
![Metric System l Every measurement has two parts l Number l Scale (unit) l SI system (le Systeme International) based on the metric system l Prefix + base. - ppt download Metric System l Every measurement has two parts l Number l Scale (unit) l SI system (le Systeme International) based on the metric system l Prefix + base. - ppt download](http://images.slideplayer.com/24/7102725/slides/slide_9.jpg)
Metric System l Every measurement has two parts l Number l Scale (unit) l SI system (le Systeme International) based on the metric system l Prefix + base. - ppt download
![SOLVED: Indicate the SI base units or derived units that are appropriate for the following measurements: (a) the length of a marathon race (26 miles 385 yards) (b) the mass of an SOLVED: Indicate the SI base units or derived units that are appropriate for the following measurements: (a) the length of a marathon race (26 miles 385 yards) (b) the mass of an](https://cdn.numerade.com/ask_previews/a4beb36c-aa26-47a1-b26b-8a9706de6d05_large.jpg)