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Why is the metric system preferred over the English system for scientific measurements?
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∙ 11y ago
Because the metric system bases all of its units of measurements on powers of ten, it is much easier to perform mathematical calculations with the metric system than with the English system, which uses a variety of seemingly random ratios of one unit to the next. A mile is equal to 5,280 feet. A yard is three feet, a foot is twelve inches. And so forth. It makes for needlessly complicated calculations.
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2 types of measurements?
English and Metric
Which metric system unit is preferred for measuring clothing and body measurements?
Centimeters are the preferred metric unit of measurement for both clothing and body parts. This is why size charts for the US versus other countries appear so different.
What does a metric ruler do?
a metric ruler is a different way of measuring things and with measuring there is the English system (inches feet etc) and the metric system (centimeters meters etc)
How has the metric system helped the scientific research?
The metric system was created to standardize measurements. In the past, measurements were based on abstract things like the size of an arm or the width of a horse. When these became subunits for each other, it got complicated. So the metric system bases everything on divisions of 100. It helped scientific research because (hopefully) everyone, everywhere uses it and different countries don't have to convert everything.
Is the metric system preferred over the English for scientific measurements because is mire accurate for measuring small increments than the English system?
No. There two main advantages are that it is extremely easy to convert from measurements on one scale to another (for example meters to centimetres) and that many of the units for different characteristics are related in a simple form. For example, the force required to accelerate a mass of 1 kilogram by 1 metre per second squared is 1 newton. The pressure exerted by 1 newton on an area of 1 square metre is 1 pascal, and so on.
2 types of measurements?
English and Metric
What does the metric unit has to do with earth science?
Almost all scientists use metric units for scientific measurements.
Why do we prefer to use metric units of measurements over English units of measurements?
Metric units of measurement are more fun to say.
What system is used for scientific experimentation Metric or English?
Metric.
What are the two standard of measurements?
The English system and the metric system.
Is a pound an english or metric unit?
A pound is part of the imperial system of measurements, which were used in England, and elsewhere, before the introduction of metric measurements.
Did french use metric or English measurements in 1600?
i searched it up through books and i found that it was Metric
Which metric system unit is preferred for measuring clothing and body measurements?
Centimeters are the preferred metric unit of measurement for both clothing and body parts. This is why size charts for the US versus other countries appear so different.
What are the similarities of the English system of measurements and metric system?
Both systems have measurements for distance, area, volume, and mass or weight.
Is the US the only country that does not use the metric system?
America is not a country, it is a continent. The USA, Burma and Liberia do not use the metric system as an official system of measurements. However the USA still uses metric measurements heavily in many areas, particularly scientific ones.
Why is it important to understand both the English and metric units?
most scientific community uises metric and only America uses English units
What are three commonly used items that have metric measurements instead of English?
It is meter,liter,gram
