Why can a cubit or a yard not be used as a standard unit of length?

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Standard unit of length is a fixed length all over the world, which does not vary with time, place, and persons and is not affected by any natural phenomenon. A cubit or a yard cannot be used as a standard unit of length as it is not fixed in length and varies from person to person.

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