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Question
Why is the metre length in terms of the wavelength of light considered more accurate?
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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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