Historically, Which Measurement May Have Been Defined as the Distance

question 103

Multiple Choice

Historically, which measurement may have been defined as the distance from the royal nose to the thumb of the royal outstretched arm?

• A) 1 foot
• B) 1 yard
• C) 1 meter
• D) 1 kilometer

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Definitions:

Pressure and Vibration

Sensations detected by the somatosensory system, allowing organisms to perceive mechanical stimuli such as touch and sound waves.

Deep, Continuous Pressure

A therapeutic technique often used in massage and physical therapy to relieve tension by applying steady force over an area.

Aqueous Humor

A clear, watery fluid located in the front part of the eye between the lens and the cornea, helping to maintain intraocular pressure.