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The SI system (French for International System) is used in science for two main reasons. The first is so that scientists anywhere in the world will have a common system of measurements. This allows the easy exchange of data and ideas among scientists.
The second reason is a bit more complicated. The British Standard system that we use in the U.S. is mostly based on unrelated units that were arrived at hundreds of years ago. The units were thought up randomly as they were needed. The foot doesn't relate to the pound. The ounce has no relationship to the ton. The SI (often called the metric system) is based on standards found in the natural world. If all the meter sticks disappeared, they could be recreated from the standard.
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Why do you only use SI in science?
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Why are si measurements used in science classes?
SI units are used in Science Classes because they are universal and standard, and they are also easier to use because they are based no the power of ten.
When do you use centimeters in science?
well we use them because its only the metric system that u use in science.AnswerYou shouldn't be using centimetres in science, if you are using the SI system. The centimetre isn't really an SI unit, as SI uses the 'engineering system' in which multiples of 10 raised to the power of plus or minus 3.
What are the units scientists use when measuring mass?
In science, the SI unit for mass is Kilograms (Kg)
What is the SI of mass in science?
The SI unit of mass is the kilogram.
Why is 4 oz an inappropriate measurement in a science experiment?
4 oz is an inappropriate measurement in a science experiment because it is not an SI (System International) unit. The SI unit for mass is the kg.
Why don't we use inches feet pounds and liters in science?
It is much better for everybody to use a common standard - and the international standard is the SI.
Why do measurements made in science use SI units?
Because SI units are globally recognised (with the exception of Burma, Liberia and USA). SI stands for 'System International' See the related link to WIkipedia for more information.
What unit of SI measurement is not part of SI but is widespread use and is acceptable for SI use?
What units can si is in widespread use and is acceptable for use with si
What are SI Units in a science experiment?
a system of measurement for science, industry and commerce
Why is SI units important to science?
because it shows the measurements in physical science
Si is the chemical symbol for which chemical element?
The symbol ''Si'' in Science stands for Silicon.
