2007-02-19 15:22:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
.The length/weight measurements can be converted just as time can EX: 1100 hours is the same as 11:00 AM [so time isn't always read the same after all!]
2007-02-19 15:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a country can't decide to measure time a certain way. No matter where you go a minute is 60 seconds etc. This is a good question to ponder.
2007-02-19 23:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by lovinthis12001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u r talking about different unit systems for length/weight...time also had different unit systems...like in ancient India people used different time system...for more visit http://www.geocities.com/raqta24/ind5.htm
In modern times time has been standardized for convenience...just like any other physical quantities.
2007-02-20 00:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Santu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank the Babylonians.
2007-02-20 01:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋