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Kilometer

The kilometer (km) is a unit of length or distance in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It is commonly used around the world to measure geographical distances, travel distances, and the lengths of roads or tracks.

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The kilometer is derived from the meter, the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "kilometer" comes from the Greek prefix "kilo-", meaning thousand, and "meter", meaning measure. The kilometer was introduced in the 18th century during the development of the metric system in France, which aimed to standardize measurements across different fields. Since then, the kilometer has been widely adopted globally for everyday use, particularly in countries that utilize the metric system for length measurement.

Micron

The micron (µm), also known as a micrometer, is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one-millionth of a meter or 0.000001 meters. It is commonly used to measure very small objects or distances, such as the size of particles, cells, or the precision of mechanical components.The micron (µm), also known as a micrometer, is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one-millionth of a meter or 0.000001 meters. It is commonly used to measure very small objects or distances, such as the size of particles, cells, or the precision of mechanical components.

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The micron was introduced in the late 19th century as a practical unit for measuring small objects, especially in scientific fields like biology and physics. The term "micron" comes from the Greek word "mikros", meaning small, and "meter", meaning measure. The micron was widely used before the term "micrometer" became more common. In 1967, the International System of Units (SI) officially adopted the term micrometer (µm) instead of micron, although the term "micron" is still used informally in many contexts, especially in industries like filtration, materials science, and medicine.