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Describe the necessity of standard unit of measurements.


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  1. In ancient times, there was not a defined standard unit of measurement.
  2. People measured using their hand and feet and methods were not standard.
  3. This lead to the introduction of SI system of units by French in 1790 (System of International ) which was standard and universally accepted.

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