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In an absolute sense, it isn't. It's just another form of measurement.
But it is now the most common measuring system used throughout the world.
The above answer is wrong. It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to science as it is a standardised and regulated set of measurements without which it is difficult to deal with very large and very small quantities.
A tragic example is the loss of the Mars Observer which went out of control because one group of engineers (the guys who designed the propulsion system) used one system of units and another group (the guys who calculated the flight parameters and the fuel to burn to get the spacecraft into orbit around Mars) used another set of units.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 6y agothe metric system is important to science because without it scientists would not be able to accurately measure units
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Not so. You can measure anything accurately in any system of units you like provided the measuring-instruments themselves are accurate to that system.
Science now uses the SI scales which are a derived version of the metric system, is mathematically coherent (though not always very practical for everyday use) and vitally, is now the only internationally-recognised system for science, medicine, engineering and commerce. In fact in most countries the metric system generally is now the only legal one for trade, with a few specific exceptions in the UK.
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∙ 13y agoBecause we are the US is the only country that doesn't use it. If we went to a different country we wouldn't know what they were talking about. Here is a example...... " You have to go 16 kilometers to get to Pizza Hut." "What the heck are kilometers?".
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∙ 7y agoOnly Americans use the Standard/English measurement system. If another scientist wanted to copy an experiment, it would be easier to use an universal system of measurement so that they wouldn't have to convert the measurements. It makes room for mistakes if they had to do that.
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∙ 13y agoBecause all of the other scientists in the world are using it. If he doesn't understand the
metric system, he won't be able to understand their work, and if he publishes his own work
in any other system, the others will all laugh at him and his work won't be taken seriously.
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∙ 14y agoMainly cause its a standard measurement for everything. Its been around longer so its more widely excepted plus easier to work with mathematically since its based around the number 10.
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∙ 15y agoBecause it is used all over the world.
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What would you say to someone who said that the metric system is not important?
The Metric System is very important because almost all of the world uses the Metric System. It is important to know about the Metric or SI System, the English System, the U.S. Customary System, and the American Engineering System.
What system of measurement does science use?
The Metric system ex: centermeters, milliliters , and grams
Why should the metric system be used when doing a science project?
The metric system is the international standard of the scientific community.
Why is it important to use metric units?
# It's just plain simpler to use a system based on the number 10. # The metric system is part of the International Standards system. It's used in science, as to be able to standardize calculations. # Apart from the USA, the whole world has implemented the metric system for international trade purposes.
Why do scentist metric systems?
Metric system is used by everyone, not just scientists. However, science and scientists have great influence of standardization of metric system to match everyday use.
What is the metric system dealing with science?
All it is is the math metric system
What system is used to do science inquiry?
metric
What does the root word metric means?
it has something to do with science like the metric system, metric ruler
What would you say to someone who said that the metric system is not important?
The Metric System is very important because almost all of the world uses the Metric System. It is important to know about the Metric or SI System, the English System, the U.S. Customary System, and the American Engineering System.
What method of measurement does a scientist use?
Scientist use the metric system. All science in the metric system.
What system of measurement does science use?
The Metric system ex: centermeters, milliliters , and grams
Why should the metric system be used when doing a science project?
The metric system is the international standard of the scientific community.
Why did did the french academy of science create the metric system?
The French Academy of Science created the metric system during the French Revolution to establish a universal and standardized system of measurement. This was intended to promote trade, facilitate scientific research, and foster a sense of unity and equality among the French population.
Why is it important to use metric units?
# It's just plain simpler to use a system based on the number 10. # The metric system is part of the International Standards system. It's used in science, as to be able to standardize calculations. # Apart from the USA, the whole world has implemented the metric system for international trade purposes.
Why do you use metric measurements in science?
i think they use metric system because it is easier to know.
Which of the British and Metric Systems is conducive to science?
Metric system should be used, to have international standardization.
What is system of measurement used in science?
The Metric system ex: centermeters, milliliters , and grams
