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The metric system uses base ten in all its units. That is everything comes in tens, because this is the way we count normally, the calculations are much easier.
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Who decided us would go on metric system?
It is a must to go metric. US is the last country in the world that has to go this way. Scroll down to related links and read "THE UNITED STATES AND THE METRIC SYSTEM".
What problems would be created if the US switched to the metric system?
None at all. The metric system is the only logical way to go.
Should the US go to the metric system?
Yes, of course.
What are two products that use the metric system?
Almost all scientist use the metric, or SI, system. Those who don't are in an ever decreasing minority. +++ Not just scientists. The metric, or more importantly its SI derivative, is now the ONLY officially and internationally-recognised system for science, engineering and commerce. America is now the only major nation not to have adopted it generally, except in science.
Should the US use the metric sysytem?
no!Technically, no. But most engineers, even in the US, do.The standard and metric system are used in the US, though the standard is used more. most cars have their speedometre in miles and kilometres. Cooking measurements are used in metric and standard. Metric rulers are widespread. Even some signs on the road are in metric for speed limits.
Who decided us would go on metric system?
It is a must to go metric. US is the last country in the world that has to go this way. Scroll down to related links and read "THE UNITED STATES AND THE METRIC SYSTEM".
What problems would be created if the US switched to the metric system?
None at all. The metric system is the only logical way to go.
Should the US go to the metric system?
Yes, of course.
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.
Which is the biggest whole number?
There is no biggest whole number because they go on forever: there is always a bigger whole number.
Can 48724 go into 5?
any number can go into any number. its just a matter of will it go into that number with the answer being a whole number. your answer is no... 48724 can not go into 5 as a whole number. your answer would be 0.000102619 if 5 went into 48724 it would still not be a whole number. it would be 9744.8
What is the highest whole number?
There is no highest whole number because they go on for ever.
When did rugby football go metric?
The UK changes its measurement system from imperial to metric in the 1980's. This was to coincide with European Legislation on weights and measures.
What is the least whole number?
There is no least whole number: the negative counting numbers go on for ever.
Why is it no largest whole number?
Because given any whole number n, n+1 is a larger whole number. And that process can go on for ever.
How did Europe go metric?
The Metric System was created after the French Revolution. After the French Revolution, almost everything changed. And since France spread to control almost all of Western Europe, the Metric System spread. It then spread all over the world due to imperialism and influence.
Can the US go on the metric system?
We could. but we'd need the president to "okay" it. we just like to be different.
