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What is the scientific name for metric system?
Metric system simply refers to a system of measurement in which the values are decimalized (i.e. one unit differs from another by a power of 10). The metric system commonly used in the world today is referred to by many scientists as "SI" which is short for Systeme International d'Unites, French for International System of Units.
Something measured in seconds in the metric system?
In the metric system, how many milliseconds are needed to make one second?
What is tme metric system?
The metric unit for time is seconds.
About metric system and time?
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Is metric and meter the same?
Yes and no. The metric system is a decimalized system of measurements that was developed in contrast to "Standard" or "English" measurements where conversions are more difficult to calculate. The principal unit of the metric system is the meter, a unit of length. Other units are based on the meter: Volume: a liter is 1/1000th of a meter cubed Mass: a kilogram is (basically) the mass of one liter of water Speed: measured in terms of meters per second or kilometers per hour etc.
Are seconds part of the metric system?
Seconds are not part of the metric system, they are a unit of time measurement. The metric system is based on the meter, kilogram, and second as the base units for length, mass, and time respectively.
What is the standard unit for time in the metric system?
The standard unit for time in the metric system is the second (s).
What is a metric time system?
Metric time is the measure of time interval using the metric system, which defines the second as the base unit of time, and multiple and submultiple units formed with metric prefixes, such as kiloseconds and milliseconds.
What is the basic unit for time in the metric system?
There are seven base units in the SI:* meter for length* kilogram for mass* kelvin for temperature* ampere for current* second for time* candela for luminous intensity* mole for amount of substance
What is the fundamental unit that is the same in the metric system and english system?
The fundamental unit that is the same in both the metric system and English system is the unit of mass, which is the pound (lb) in the English system and the kilogram (kg) in the metric system.
Why is mass measured as a combination of two units?
It's not. Mass is a single, base unit in any practical, widely used system of units. Only the old Imperial system uses 2units to express mass. Example 2Pound 4 Ounces. This can also be expressed as 2.25 Pound if it is decimalized. So you see there is no need to use 2units of measure unless you choose to. Another example: 3kilo 140milligram is the same amount as 3.140 Kilo. The beauty of the Metric system which most of the world uses is always decimalized and quantities are never expressed using 2units like the British do. Everything in the Metric system is a multiple of 10, making it dead easy to express quantities in decimal form using only 1unit, never 2 units.
Can World trade be converted to the metric system?
Yes, world trade can be converted to the metric system. Many countries already use the metric system as their standard for trade and commerce. Converting to the metric system can promote uniformity and efficiency in international trade transactions.
