Hello IP, The word BAR is derived from the ancient greek BAROS, meaning GRAVITY. I do hope it will help for your quiz. (Is it the one from our friend from Finland Jan Eric?) Regards. Pierre > Message du 29/12/04 18:27 > De : "Pendragon" > A : modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Copie à : > Objet : [modeleng] Bar as in pressure > Greetings chaps. > > A Bar is 1 kg/cm sq but for a friend of mine / Christmas engineers quiz > where does the term BAR come from > > Regards, > > IP > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.296 / Virus Database: 265.6.6 - Release Date: 28/12/2004 > > > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, > modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject > line. > > pierre.courbouleix@xxxxxxxxxx This e-mail is intended for the adressee(s)only and may contain info that is the property of, and/or subject to a confidentiality agreement between the intended recipients.If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the originator of this e-mail via e-mail and delete copies from your computer or network. Misuse of the content of this e-mail message may violate the Laws of your Country MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.