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No. Congress can decide whether or not the metric system is adopted by the US, but the metric system exists and is used by developed countries whatever Congress choses to do.
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Who decide that the US would go on a metric system if needed?
The Congress decided this, but it is a must to go metric. US is the last country in the world that has to go this way.
When did congress approve the metric sysytem?
Congress apprved the metric system in 1968. Your welcome
What was the Metric Act of 1866?
== == It was a law passed by Congress that allowed the use of the metric system within the United States. (see related question)
How did inventors decide on using the word meter for the metric system?
It derives from the word's meaning: "measure".
When did congress authorized the use of the metric system?
The use of the metric system was made legal as a system of measurement in the US in 1866. The system was officially adopted by the federal government in 1975 for use in the military and government agencies, and as preferred system for trade and commerce.
When did congress authorize the use of the metric system?
The use of the metric system was made legal as a system of measurement in the US in 1866. The system was officially adopted by the federal government in 1975 for use in the military and government agencies, and as preferred system for trade and commerce.
How did the inventors of the metric system decide on using the word meter?
The French word "mètre" simply means "measure".
What is a catchy slogan for the metric system?
THE METRIC SYSTEM WONDERLAND or THE WONDERS OF THE METRIC SYSTEM
When collecting data and doing experiment what system of measurement do most scientists use?
Metric system
What is the birthplace of metric system?
in the metric system's hospital
What metric system is used around the world?
Most of the world uses the metric system for measurement. The main units used outside of the U.S.A. is the metric system or SI (System Internationale).
What measurement system does South Africa use?
How is the metric system use in America? How is the metric system use in Australia? How is the metric system use in Japan? How is the metric system use in Thailand? How is the metric system use in sweden? How is the metric system use in anywhere? Know the answer now?
