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  2. Poise (unit) - Wikipedia

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    The poise (symbol P; / p ɔɪ z, p w ɑː z /) is the unit of dynamic viscosity (absolute viscosity) in the centimetre–gram–second system of units (CGS). [1] It is named after Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille (see Hagen–Poiseuille equation).

  3. Metrication - Wikipedia

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    [46] [47] However, many units of measure, such as the livre (for half a kilogram), remained in everyday use for many years, [47] [48] and to a residual extent up to this day. Conversion table in an 1848 German schoolbook showing the metric equivalent of the foot in use in over two dozen countries, including several German states

  4. Porosity - Wikipedia

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    Aggregation involves particulate adhesion and higher resistance to compaction. Typical bulk density of sandy soil is between 1.5 and 1.7 g/cm 3. This calculates to a porosity between 0.43 and 0.36. Typical bulk density of clay soil is between 1.1 and 1.3 g/cm 3. This calculates to a porosity between 0.58 and 0.51.

  5. Decimal degrees - Wikipedia

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    The location [54.1855,-2.9857] is that of a 2023 piece of land art 'Out of the ground, a thread of air' by Julie Brook. Four decimal places is usually sufficient for most locations, although for some sites, for example surface exposure dating , five or even six decimal places should be used.

  6. Minute and second of arc - Wikipedia

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    It is especially popular as a unit of measurement with shooters familiar with the imperial measurement system because 1 MOA subtends a circle with a diameter of 1.047 inches (which is often rounded to just 1 inch) at 100 yards (2.66 cm at 91 m or 2.908 cm at 100 m), a traditional distance on American target ranges.

  7. Cancer - Wikipedia

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    [36] Some systemic symptoms of cancer are caused by hormones or other molecules produced by the tumor, known as paraneoplastic syndromes . Common paraneoplastic syndromes include hypercalcemia , which can cause altered mental state , constipation and dehydration, or hyponatremia , which can also cause altered mental status, vomiting, headaches ...

  8. Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Featured log/December ...

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    The silver cross is 3.9 cm (1.5 in) long by 2 cm (0.79 in) wide - should it be 0.8 in? Done. The barrow comprises a circular central mound approximately 15 m (49 ft) - should be 50 ft? Done. Otherwise reads soundly. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 05:27, 23 December 2018 (UTC)

  9. Physical attractiveness - Wikipedia

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    The new study used 3D models of penises from sizes of 4 inches (10 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) in circumference to 8.5 inches (22 cm) long and 7 inches (18 cm) in circumference and let the women "view and handle" them.