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- The metric system is based on joining one of a series of prefixes, including kilo-, hecto-, deka-, deci-, centi-, and milli-, with a base unit of measurement, such as meter, liter, or gram.
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∙ 6y agoOne characteristic of the metric system is that it is a system of measurements based on the following seven fundamental units:
- metre : length
- kilogram : mass
- second : time
- ampere : electric current
- kelvin : thermodynamic temperature
- mole : amount of substance
- candela : luminous intensity.
Other measurement units are derived from these. For example, speed is measured in units of = metres per second.
The second characteristic is that these basic units are internationally agreed.
The third characteristic is that different orders of magnitude of the same measurement are relted to one another by factors or multiples of ten or of a thousand.
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∙ 15y agoScroll down to related links and look at "The metric system of measurement" and "Metric system - Wikipedia".
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∙ 11y agoA metric system is a system of measurement. Metric means of measurement.
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What is a catchy slogan for the metric system?
THE METRIC SYSTEM WONDERLAND or THE WONDERS OF THE METRIC SYSTEM
What is the birthplace of metric system?
in the metric system's hospital
What metric system is used around the world?
Most of the world uses the metric system for measurement. The main units used outside of the U.S.A. is the metric system or SI (System Internationale).
What is 660m in metric system?
660 metres is in the metric system.
When was the metric system started?
The MEtric System was founded in 1670.
What is a catchy slogan for the metric system?
THE METRIC SYSTEM WONDERLAND or THE WONDERS OF THE METRIC SYSTEM
When collecting data and doing experiment what system of measurement do most scientists use?
Metric system
What metric system is used around the world?
Most of the world uses the metric system for measurement. The main units used outside of the U.S.A. is the metric system or SI (System Internationale).
What is the birthplace of metric system?
in the metric system's hospital
What measurement system does South Africa use?
How is the metric system use in America? How is the metric system use in Australia? How is the metric system use in Japan? How is the metric system use in Thailand? How is the metric system use in sweden? How is the metric system use in anywhere? Know the answer now?
What is the difference of english system to metric system?
The english system is the metric system. There is no difference.
What is the basic metric unit of length of the length of a car?
In the metric system, lengths are calculated in meters.In the metric system, lengths are calculated in meters.In the metric system, lengths are calculated in meters.In the metric system, lengths are calculated in meters.
Do scientists use English system or the metric system of measurement?
The metric system.
What is 660m in metric system?
660 metres is in the metric system.
What metric system does Portugal use?
The Standard Metric System...
When was the metric system started?
The MEtric System was founded in 1670.
What is the meaning metric system?
The word "metric" refers to measurements and the metric system is a system for measuring physical and chemical attributes.
