What is a Deci-Hour? Answers Needed

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In summary, a deci-hour is a unit of time that is equal to one-tenth of an hour or 6 minutes. It is smaller than an hour and is often used in scientific experiments and calculations for more precise measurements. To convert deci-hours to hours, divide the number of deci-hours by 10. Deci-hours are not commonly used in everyday life and are mainly used in scientific and technical fields.
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chingkui
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Not sure where to post this question:
Does anyone know what exactly a deci-hour is? I have googled about this, but every website says something different... from about 7 minutes to 2.4 hours...
Thanks.
 
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when is the world going to realize that weneed to change to metric time! 10 hours in a day!
and yes, this is completely without basis.
 
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What is a deci-meter? Do you understand what the definition of the metric prefix "deci" implies?

Take a look here:
http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/Metric/Metric-Prefixes.html
 
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FAQ: What is a Deci-Hour? Answers Needed

What is a deci-hour?

A deci-hour is a unit of measurement for time, where one deci-hour is equal to one-tenth of an hour or 6 minutes.

How is a deci-hour different from an hour?

A deci-hour is a smaller unit of time compared to an hour. It is one-tenth of an hour, whereas an hour is 60 minutes.

Why do we use deci-hours?

Deci-hours are often used in scientific experiments and calculations, where smaller units of time are needed. It provides more precise measurements compared to using hours.

How do you convert deci-hours to hours?

To convert deci-hours to hours, simply divide the number of deci-hours by 10. For example, 5 deci-hours is equal to 0.5 hours.

Is a deci-hour used in everyday life?

No, deci-hours are not commonly used in everyday life. They are mainly used in scientific and technical fields.

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