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Why is it easier to convert meters to centimes or millimeters than it is to change yards to feet or inches?
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∙ 9y ago
The whole of the metric system is designed so that conversion between different units for the same characteristic involves multiplication or division by powers of ten. In effect, therefore, all that is required is to move the decimal point an appropriate number of places. "Centi" means one-hundredth so there are 100 cm in a metre and so all you need to do is multiply the number of metres by 100 or move the decimal point two places to the right.
The Imperial system, though is a nightmare of different conversion factors:
1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches.
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Why is it easier to convert meters to centimeters or millimeters?
cm --> mm is based on the metric system, which is in intervals of 10. This is easier than converting from who knows what from feet --> in. etc. (metric system is easier)
Why decimals greater than 1 become improper fractions when converted?
When you convert a decimal greater than 1 into a fraction its easier to change it into a mixed number first. Then change it into an improper fraction.
Which is easier to reverse chemical or a physical change?
It is easier to reverse a physical change.
Why is it easier to convert centimeters to kilometers?
To convert cm to km , divide by 100000. km is bigger quantity.
Why is it important to convert km into meter?
it is because it will be easier to do the question
What is 0.0000003 in millimeters?
You need a starting unit. Assuming you mean 0.0000003 meters converted to millimeters, the answer is 0.0003 millimeters. Going from meters to millimeters you move the decimal point three places to the right. Scientific notation would be easier to deal with in this particular example.
How big is 3 millimeters?
An object that is three millimeters would be very, very tiny. For citizens in the US, it is easier to conceive of the millimeter in terms of inches. Three millimeters is equal to approximately 0.11 inches. Kidney stones are an example of something that can come in sizes this small.
Is a chemical change easier to reverse then a physical change?
Nope. Physical changes are easier to reverse.
In which measurement system is easier to convert units customary or metric?
metric
Why is it easier to convert meter to centimeters?
m x 100 = cm
Why is it easier to convert Kelvin to Celsius?
Kelvins and Celsius degrees are the same size.
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An easier way to do that is to go on Convertio.co
