I prefer using metric, but can work in imperial if truly pressed, with
one exception - pounds (force) and pounds (mass), and the difference is
a slug.  Arrrrrrgggggg!  I'm old enough that I had to answer physics
problems in both systems, but I always converted imperial problems to
metric to avoid the force/mass confusion, and converted the answer back
at the end.

Canada officially converted to metric in the late 1970's.  I don't know
my weight and height in kg and cm, but in pounds, feet and inches.  I
know how many km I pedal my bike to work, but not miles.  I know how
cold it is in C when I cross country ski 10 km at the x-c area,
elevation 1500 feet.  Maybe my children will get this sorted out.

Lyle Killough

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