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Perfect Silicon Sphere to Redefine the Kilogram

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the weights-and-measures dept.

MrCreosote writes "The Age reports optical specialists at CSIRO are helping create a new standard for the kilogram, based on a precise number of atoms in a perfect sphere of silicon. This will replace the International Prototype, a lump of metal alloy in a vault in Paris."

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  1. Re:Huh? by Timesprout · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You are correct. They should just use a single atom of unobtanium and keep it in a chamber where gravity is increased to the point that it weighs 1 Kg.

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  2. Re:alternate theories by suggsjc · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I want a pound of balony
    Sorry sir, this is France. We only use kilograms here (you know that chunk of metal in a vault thingie). Nevermind, I surrender.
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