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The convenience is that all the units are subdivided by factors of ten, so converting from millimeters to meters is as simple as knowing milli means one thousandth Therefore there are one thousand millimeters in a meter. No real math is involved in converting the scale of a measurement just move the decimal point over the correct number of decimal places and your done.
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Why scientist invented the scientific notation?
Because this system is very convenient to deal with very small, or very large, numbers.
Why 60 minutes in an hour?
For historical reasons. Probably 60 was popular because it has several factors. Nowadays it seems more convenient to change to a decimal system, but it will be hard to change that; perhaps this change will never occur.For historical reasons. Probably 60 was popular because it has several factors. Nowadays it seems more convenient to change to a decimal system, but it will be hard to change that; perhaps this change will never occur.For historical reasons. Probably 60 was popular because it has several factors. Nowadays it seems more convenient to change to a decimal system, but it will be hard to change that; perhaps this change will never occur.For historical reasons. Probably 60 was popular because it has several factors. Nowadays it seems more convenient to change to a decimal system, but it will be hard to change that; perhaps this change will never occur.
What type of coordinate system is convenient for a flat surface?
Cartesian plane
Why is it convenient to measure time using 24 hours in a day not 23 or 25?
It is the most convenient number to choose because it is not a prime number.
What are the comparative and superlative convenient?
convenient
When you are counting by metersyou are using the Americanmetric system.?
meteric system
Is meteric meters or miles?
meters or kilometers
System of measurement considered more convenient to use.why?
Metric System is more convenient to use.
Why is program development very convenient in a computer system with an OS?
because they are designed to work with OS.
How many milliliters is that in meteric?
ml is a metric measure
How many centimeters are equivalent to 2.41 meteric?
241cm 24.1cm
How convenient was Babylonian number system?
They the Sexagesimal number system. It means that it has a numeral system with sixty as its base. We used the decimal system with ten as its base. The system was convenient back then but I would not change our decimal system for the sexagesimal.
Why scientist invented the scientific notation?
Because this system is very convenient to deal with very small, or very large, numbers.
Why 60 minutes in an hour?
For historical reasons. Probably 60 was popular because it has several factors. Nowadays it seems more convenient to change to a decimal system, but it will be hard to change that; perhaps this change will never occur.For historical reasons. Probably 60 was popular because it has several factors. Nowadays it seems more convenient to change to a decimal system, but it will be hard to change that; perhaps this change will never occur.For historical reasons. Probably 60 was popular because it has several factors. Nowadays it seems more convenient to change to a decimal system, but it will be hard to change that; perhaps this change will never occur.For historical reasons. Probably 60 was popular because it has several factors. Nowadays it seems more convenient to change to a decimal system, but it will be hard to change that; perhaps this change will never occur.
What is the meteric unit for length?
If you're American, it's the meter. Anywhere else, the metre.
Which of the systems of measurement is considered more convenient to use?
The metric system is used worldwide and is the standard system of measurement in most countries of the world. It is simple to use because it is based on units of ten.
What is Purpose of system program?
System programs provide a convenient environment for program development and execution.
