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The SI units are rational, coherent, universal and more simple than the older systems.

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What is an advantage of si units?

Its easy to compare


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


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 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?]


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.


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?]


Force is measured using what units?

The SI unit for force is the Newton.


How can problems be overcome by using si?

The main advantage is that if you stick to SI units, the formulas are simpler, without having to multiply/divide with strange constants. Joule = Newton x meter Watt = joule / second This is simpler than using calories for energy, since a calorie is 4.184 joules