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Saying something is "14 long by 20 high" or "weighs 73.4" doesn't help at all if one person uses grams and the other uses tons.

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Common system of measurement especially among scientists?

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Why do you need a system of measurement?

So that when scientists make a project around the world, the pieces are the same size


What measurement is used more often by scientists mass or weight?

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Why is it important that all scientists use the same temperature scales?

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What is scientific measurement and how do scientist solve problems?

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Why do scientist use the metric system?

It is a more precise way of measuring


Why do you think it is important that scientists in different countries all check their ways of measuring a kilogram against the same standard mass?

To ensure that no no matter what country you are working in, the units of measurement you are using are the same across the world and therefore that experiments are repeatable.


What is the importance of the English system of measurement?

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Why do scientists use a standard measurement system?

Everyone uses a standard system, not just scientists. How would we ever do business with each other if each of us were free to define our own measurements? Most of the world uses the metric system of weights and measures while only the US have their own standards, but it is some math to determine the equivalent of gallons in liters or kilograms in pounds.


Reasons why it is important for scientists to communicate?

It is important for scientists to communicate so that they do not repeat the same experiment over and over. If scientists communicate they can learn what works or does not work and move forward with discoveries.