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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:Trying to be helpful -- do not flame please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    they are trying to make the most perfect silicon sphere possible that weights the same as the "rusty lump".
    It's weigh, for fuck's sake. Would you and all the other ignorant frogfucks kindly take note and get a clue? If it's not too much trouble, that is.
  3. 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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  4. Re:alternate theories by suggsjc · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Nevermind, I surrender.
    Man, I crack myself up. But since this is /. I'll need to back my claims up. So heres a list that proves that France sucks.

    While I'm on a roll, ask me if I know any good Chuck Norris jokes (ps, I do).
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