can you help me find two incidences that caused a horrific outcome when scientists, engineers or operators didn't use correct units in their professions. Make sure you mention the date and give as much details as you can about the incident and how it could have been prevented from happening.

can you help me find two incidences that caused a horrific outcome when scientists, engineers or operators didn't use correct units in their professions. Make sure you mention the date and give as much details as you can about the incident and how it could have been prevented from happening.

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter1: Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11E

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