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Is it easier to convert from one unit to another using everyday units or using SI units?
It's much easier to convert units in the SI system.Don't look now, but the SI system is the "everyday" systemin virtually the whole world outside the USA.
What is an advantage of using SI units?
The SI units are rational, coherent, universal and more simple than the older systems.
What values can not be measured using SI units a. length b. density c. temperature d. all of the above?
The correct answer doesn't appear in the list of choices.Each of those three quantities CAN be describes in SI units.
How do you convert an SI unit?
You can convert measurements made using other units into the equivalent SI units.
What the difference between SI base unit and SI derived unit?
There are 7 base SI units and all other are defined using these 7 base units. See the related question below:[http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_all_the_SI_unitsWhat are all SI units?]
What are two advantages of using the international system of units?
Sciensts around the world can easily share and compare their data SI units are based on the number 10
What is the advantages of using non standard units?
Any advantage, only confusions and errors.The SI is strongly recommended.
What can not be measured using si units alength bdensity ctemperature dall can be measured with si units?
dall can be
Can density be measured using SI units?
density can be measured using SI units. These are grams per centimetre cubic, also written as g/cm3
What problems could occur if some scientists measured objects by using si units and other scientists measured objects by using other units such as inches?
The answer would be different
What problems could occur if some scientists measured objects by using SI units and other scientist measured objects by using other units such as inches?
The answer would be different
Is it easier to convert from one unit to another using everyday units or using SI units?
It's much easier to convert units in the SI system.Don't look now, but the SI system is the "everyday" systemin virtually the whole world outside the USA.
What problems could occur if some scientists measured objects by using SI units and other scientists measured objects by using other units?
No problems provided they state which units. Most scientists are capable of converting between units.
What is the difference between SI base units and derived units.?
There are 7 base SI units and all other are defined using these 7 base units. See the related question below:[http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_all_the_SI_unitsWhat are all SI units?]
What is an advantage of using SI units?
The SI units are rational, coherent, universal and more simple than the older systems.
How can if different units are used in measurement problems be overcome by using SI unit?
If you have different units, converting to any common unit will help. Of course, using standard units, i.e. SI units, is better than any other arbitrary unit. Also, SI units for a consistent set of units; as a result, you can often omit proportionality factors from formulae.
How many SI units?
The SI has 7 base units. These units can be combined in an almost unlimited way to form other (derived) units. The Wikipedia article on "SI derived units" lists some examples.
