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Dekameter and Square Dekameter – A Short Note

A dekameter (symbol: dam) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to:

1 dekameter = 10 meters

Dekameters are not commonly used in everyday life but can be helpful for measuring medium distances, such as the length of a swimming pool or a small field.

A square dekameter (symbol: dam²) is a unit of area representing a square with sides one dekameter long:

1 dam² = (10 m) × (10 m) = 100 m²

Square dekameters are used to measure areas like playgrounds, gardens, or small plots of land.

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  Dekameter (dam) measures moderate lengths (tens of meters)

  
  
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  Square dekameter (dam²) measures moderate areas (hundreds of square meters)

  
  
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  Occasionally used in land measurement and construction

  
  

Mile and Square Mile – A Short Note

A mile is a unit of length used mainly in the United States and the UK. One mile equals 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers. It is commonly used to measure long distances, such as the length of roads, travel routes, or large-scale maps.

A square mile (written as mi²) is a unit of area. It represents the area of a square that is one mile on each side. One square mile equals 640 acres or approximately 2.59 square kilometers. It is often used to measure large land areas, such as cities, regions, or forests.

In summary, a mile measures distance (one-dimensional), while a square mile measures area (two-dimensional). The distinction is important in geography, land surveying, and transportation planning.