french metric system
2007-10-18 13:19:53 · 5 answers · asked by sorrow_kiwi 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
the main attempt was to create a system that can be used internationally as a standard for weight, distance, volume and temperature. this would unite the scientific community and the commercial endeavours.
2007-10-18 13:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1799, the French Academy of Science created the metric system because the National Assembly of France requested it "for all people, for all time."
The original metric system was intended to be used with the units of time of the French Republican Calendar, but these fell into disuse.
Also check this website:
http://metre.info/
And click on What is the modern metric system or SI?
It may also help, as it goes more in-depth.
2007-10-18 13:25:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lindsay A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because of the fact back in the day there grew to become into no everyday device so in case you had to bypass to a various usa and sell your stuff you could might desire to paintings in diverse contraptions. this delivered approximately some offended faces desiring a greater advantageous device so the metric device got here alongside and made issues superb and easy
2016-10-13 03:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make life difficult for French math students.
2007-10-18 13:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like all things everyone has to be difficult or it would be easy for all us to get what the scientist are saying behind our backs.
2007-10-18 13:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by Oldmansea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋