PHYSICS: PRINCIPLES W/ APPLICATIONS
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What are the merits and drawbacks of using a person's foot as a standard? Consider both(a) a particular person's foot, and (b) any person's foot keep in mind that it is advantageous that fundamental standards be accessible (easy to compare to), invariable (do not change), indestructible, and reproducible.
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