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Because it is referred to as Rate X Time, whereas most things, like Km/KPH, are referred to as Quantity per Time. (which is more explicit) I'm sure no one woul
by polshaw 14y ago
Because it is referred to as Rate X Time, whereas most things, like Km/KPH, are referred to as Quantity per Time. (which is more explicit)
I'm sure no one would be confused by the difference between joules and joules per second.
- stcredzero 14y agoActually, I'm sure there are people who don't process the 'per' as more than a verbal convention with an abstract meaning, and who are somewhat confused about the entire notion of rate. They're probably pretty rare on HN, however.