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#An open source ecology ninja must understand all unit systems, not just one system - because our scope is global | #An open source ecology ninja must understand all unit systems, not just one system - because our scope is global. We work with whichever unit is most convenient at a working location. | ||
#Kg is a unit of weight - but multiplied by acceleration it is a force. Confusion - people use ''kg'' and ''kg force'' (or ''lb'' and ''lb force'') interchangeably, so one needs to understand what sense the unit is being used in. | #Kg is a unit of weight - but multiplied by acceleration it is a force. Confusion - people use ''kg'' and ''kg force'' (or ''lb'' and ''lb force'') interchangeably, so one needs to understand what sense the unit is being used in. | ||
#Imperial and metric conversion is confusing - a | #Imperial and metric conversion is confusing - a | ||
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Explanation
- An open source ecology ninja must understand all unit systems, not just one system - because our scope is global. We work with whichever unit is most convenient at a working location.
- Kg is a unit of weight - but multiplied by acceleration it is a force. Confusion - people use kg and kg force (or lb and lb force) interchangeably, so one needs to understand what sense the unit is being used in.
- Imperial and metric conversion is confusing - a