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Question
Why is the metre length in terms of the wavelength of light considered more accurate?
Solution
Metre length in terms of the wavelength of light is considered more accurate because
- The wavelength of light does not change with time, temperature, pressure, etc.
- It can be reproduced anywhere at any time because Krypton is available everywhere.
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