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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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What happened the scientists used different system of measurement?

A fraction scale remains the same with any system of measurement.


Common system of measurement especially among scientists?

The metric system. Obviously, we have the same Science homework. lOL


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 is the same of the measurement system scientists use?

Scientists commonly use the International System of Units (SI), which is a standardized measurement system based on the metric system. It includes base units such as meters for length, kilograms for mass, seconds for time, and liters for volume. This system allows for consistent and precise communication of measurements across different scientific disciplines and international borders.


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

to make it more pacific of what they are doing. also to help them to measure it accuaratly also to keep it a fair test. scientest are very suspicouse these days because they can sometimes do things wrong which can cause confusion. ps i know this because i am an american scientists daughter.


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

they are the same thing.


Do scientist use the same units of measurment?

Scientists generally use the International System of Units (SI) as their standard for measurement. This system includes units such as meters for length, kilograms for mass, and seconds for time. However, in specialized fields or historical contexts, different units of measurement may be used.


What is scientific measurement and how do scientist solve problems?

Scientific measurement is the same thing as the metric system. The metric system is a decimal system of measurement whose units are based on certain physical standards and are scaled on multiples of 10. (also known as the international system, SI system) Scientific Method to solving problems by scientists 1. Ask Questions 2. observations 3. collect data 4. make a hypothesis 5. perform an experiment


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.


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.


Why is it important for all scientists to use the same system of measurements?

Scientists use the same system of measurement so they can have a universal way to interpret data. Having the same system, which is now metric, helps so that no errors are made while converting to other systems. This also saves time. Think of it like two different languages, it would be easier if there was just one universal language so no time was wasted and no errors were made while translating.