Kilogram Redefined
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Today, Scientists Will Redefine The Kilogram For The 21st Century
Humanity is on the verge of a weighty achievement. On Friday, representatives of more than 60 nations will convene in Versailles, France, to approve a new definition for the kilogram.
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Scientists Are About To Change What A Kilogram Is
Scientists are using a tool called a Kibble balance. Instead of balancing the scale with weights, they use electromagnetism. An electrical current is sent through a coiled wire, generating a magnetic field that creates the upward force needed to balance the scale.
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Today, Scientists Will Redefine The Kilogram For The 21st Century
Humanity is on the verge of a weighty achievement. On Friday, representatives of more than 60 nations will convene in Versailles, France, to approve a new definition for the kilogram.
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Scientists Are About To Change What A Kilogram Is
Scientists are using a tool called a Kibble balance. Instead of balancing the scale with weights, they use electromagnetism. An electrical current is sent through a coiled wire, generating a magnetic field that creates the upward force needed to balance the scale.
