Question 1

What is a krosa?

Accepted Answer

A krosa (kos) is a traditional Indian distance unit, about 3.2 km (2 miles). Historically defined as the distance a cow's moo can be heard.

Question 2

How many krosas in a yojana?

Accepted Answer

4 krosas = 1 yojana ≈ 13 km. These units are used in Hindu and Buddhist texts for describing journey distances.

Question 3

Is this conversion factor exact?

Accepted Answer

Metric-to-metric conversions are exact (1 km = 1000 m). Imperial-to-metric factors like 1 inch = 2.54 cm are exact by international agreement.

Question 4

Why do some countries use different units?

Accepted Answer

Historical reasons - the metric system spread from France after 1795. The US, UK, and a few others retained older systems. Science uses metric worldwide.

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