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What mathematical principle makes the Metric system so easy to use when compared to the English System?
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∙ 13y ago
The fact that all units for measuring the same attribute are multiples or factors of 10 (or 1000, which is 10*10*10). And since we count in tens, all that is required is to move the decimal place left or right.
For example,
1 kilometre = 1000 metres = 1,000,000 millimetres = 1,000,000,000 micrometres.
Easy!
Now try and remember these conversion factors:
1 mile = 8 furlongs = 1760 yards = 5280 feet = 63360 inches.
Not only that, but with the metric system, similar names (and relations) apply to volumes, mass etc.
With the Imperial system, its a whole new set of factors/multiples for mass, and yet another set of factors/multiples for volume.
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Does metric or english systems use teaspoon?
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2 types of measurements?
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Metric unit for Time is?
In mathematical terms, the metric unit for time is the second....abbreviated s. For example, a mathematical equation may look like this: 1N= 1kg m/s
Are bushels metric or English?
They are not metric.
Does metric or english systems use teaspoon?
english - yes metric - no
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Metric to English conversion is a good thing to practice.
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Is a foot a metric unit or English?
English.
