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Does It makes sense to switch to the metric system like many other countries in the world have done?
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∙ 11y ago
well no because it would be much more confusing. imagine if someone from another place came here and they had a differnet metric system it would be harder for them to catch up. ya know?
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∙ 11y ago
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Was it right to sign the treaty of the meter and then not switch to the metric system?
No:( The metric system is much simpler in my opinion and is used by the rest of the world. I guess this is what makes the USA unique though.
What countries use the metric system?
The only three countries who do not use the metric system as their primary system of measurement are the United States, Liberia and Burma (Myanmar). Other countries have adopted the system but do not use it in all cases, for example road distances and speeds are still measured in miles and miles per hour in the United Kingdom.
What makes the metric system bad?
Nothing.
Do most country's use the metric system?
Yes,because it makes thinks easier to do and remember.
Why should you use the metric system in science?
Because the metric system uses units of 10's to measure which makes things simple.
What features makes the metric system easy to use?
Coz it uses the decimal system of measurement
What number system does the metric system use?
The metric system counts in base 10, the same as everyday life. This makes it very simple to do calculations in the metric system.The limperial system uses a wide variety of base numbers with little or no consistency.
Why did the change from the imperial number system to metric?
To simplify the system. The decimal or metric system makes the task of measuring weight, volume, length,or money calculation so much easier.
What are the benefits of metric system over the English system?
The metric system makes more sense because it uses planned out sizes instead of random sizes that don't correlate with each other.
What is the purpose of the metric system?
In the metric system, all units are based on factors of ten. This makes converting from large units to small units much easier. The metric system is used in the scientific community and most countries.
Why is the metric system more reliable in accurately measuring things than the system of inches pounds and ounces?
The metric system is much more reliable than the system for inches and feet and yards because the metric system is used around the world. It's also based on tens, which makes it much easier to use.
Advantage and disadvantage of using a meterstick?
the metric system is divisable by units OS ten which makes it simple to convert measurements in meters into other metric units
