Why was the system successful yet the French Revolutionary time was not?
1. The devices for measuring length & weight are relatively simple; you can establish any arbitrary length as the standard. But clocks are complex devices.
The Short Answer
1. The devices for measuring length & weight are relatively simple; you can establish any arbitrary length as the standard. But clocks are complex devices. Any attempt to re-invent to standard would involve scrapping all existing time keeping devices, and by 1799 there were many. 2. Once again, the standard units for length and weight can be any arbitrary measurement. But time, must adhere to the rotational period of the earth, and the revolution of the earth around the sun. For example, you could slice the orbit of the earth into 10 equal durations and call those months (ten months/year). But that doesn't mean the earths rotation (a day) can be expressed as a unit of ten which also coincides with our 10 month metric calendar.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Devices, length, standard
This explanation focuses on devices, length, standard and spans 122 words across 9 sentences. At 69% above the average Biology explanation (72 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “1.” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 9 connected points.
How This Compares in Biology
Ranked #71 of 500 Biology questions by answer depth (top 15%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why the system successful yet the french revolutionary time was not?
1. The devices for measuring length & weight are relatively simple; you can establish any arbitrary length as the standard. But clocks are complex devices. Any attempt to re-invent to standard would involve scrapping all existing time keeping…
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This is one of the most thorough answer at 122 words, ranked #71 of 500 Biology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are devices, length, standard.
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