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What are some possible unit for measuring time in the metric system?
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∙ 8y ago
The units for measuring time are the same in the metric and Imperial systems: seconds, minutes, hours, days and so on.
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Define the metric system and name four metric units?
Metric System- A system of measuring length, volume, and weight based in groups of 10 Some Metric Units: Millimeter, Centimeter, Decimeter, Meter, Decameter, Hectometer, Kilometer
What are some tools that are used in the metric system?
It depends on what you are measuring you can tell me or let me know what you are measuring and I will tell you the tools to use for it.
How can I do some measure conversions en masse?
The best way to do measure conversion is to use a measuring cup or the metric system. Many times people use geometry to make the metric system to make their measurements.
What are some metric system suffixes?
what are some metric system suffixes
Which continent uses the metric system?
In all the continents are using some countries are using the metric system more in Asia and Europe most of the countries are using the metric system.
What are some of the benefits of using a laser distance measuring device?
There are a number of benefits of using a laser distance measuring device. Some of the benefits are that they offer precision measuring technology, capability to measure length, area and volume and the ability for measuring in inches, feet or in metric measurements.
What are some reason that the si system uses metric uinits and not the English system?
Only three countries still cling to the "English" system, whereas the whole world uses metric. The SI units were established in 1960 as part of a review of the metric system used at the time; it uses metric units because it is the current version of the metric system.
What metric math unit would be used if you where measuring a bedroom?
Square metres, in most countries. Apart from a few countries - USA, Liberia and Burma (according to Wikipedia), but other sources also include some Caribbean Islands - the metric system is the official system. In these few countries square yards or square feet would be more appropriate.
Canada's Legal system of measurement?
In some countries as Canada (ancient British colonies) the degree Fahrenheit is used.
Why is important that we understand and are able to use the metric system?
Because virtually everyone uses it. The recalcitrant countries are USA, Liberia, Burma and some Caribbean Islands. Even in these countries, most scientists use the metric system. Finally, the metric system is so simple that even a child of 5 can master it whereas the conventional system requires fluency in multiplication by 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16 and possible others.
What is the difference between decimal and metric?
Decimal refers to any system of numbers which uses a base 10. Metric commonly refers to anything used within the metric system. or to do with the/a metre of some sort.
Where is the metric system used and why?
Most countries in the world have now converted to using the metric system. This is because it is easier to trade and exchange goods when most people use the same units for measuring size and weight and also because the metric system is decimal (units of 10) rather than involving counting to a mixture of bases (16ozs in a pound 14 pounds in a stone, 12 inches in a foot, 3 feet in a yard....all these are much more difficult to learn.
