Why is the metric system important to science?

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

the 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.

Answer 3

Because 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?".

Answer 4

Only 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.

Answer 5

Because 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.

Answer 6

The metric system is important to science because it provides a standardized system of measurement that is used worldwide, allowing for consistent and accurate communication of data. Its decimal-based structure makes conversions between units easier, improving scientific communication and collaboration. It also simplifies calculations and reduces the risk of errors that can arise from using multiple measurement systems.

Answer 7

Mainly 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.

Answer 8

Because it is used all over the world.