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Why would it be easier if all Americans used the metric system for dosage calculations?
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∙ 12y ago
Because it keeps you from having to divide, multiply, and subtract
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What number does the whole metric system go by?
The metric system uses base ten in all its units. That is everything comes in tens, because this is the way we count normally, the calculations are much easier.
Why is the metric system preferred over the English system for scientific measurements?
Because the metric system bases all of its units of measurements on powers of ten, it is much easier to perform mathematical calculations with the metric system than with the English system, which uses a variety of seemingly random ratios of one unit to the next. A mile is equal to 5,280 feet. A yard is three feet, a foot is twelve inches. And so forth. It makes for needlessly complicated calculations.
What was the benefits of adopting the metric system?
Metric system a decimal system of units it has become easier.
Why is metric better than customary?
It isn't better. The customary might seem better because most Americans know the parts of the customary system they need to know and therefore it seems easy to use. 99 per cent of the world's population can't be wrong in using the modern metric system as an everyday measurement system.
What number system does the metric system use?
The metric system counts in base 10, the same as everyday life. This makes it very simple to do calculations in the metric system.The limperial system uses a wide variety of base numbers with little or no consistency.
What started the metric system?
The imperial system was too difficult to calculate with. The metric system started in Fance and because it was all based on powers of 10 it made calculations much easier
What advantage does the metric sisten provide over English units of measure?
Mainly that it is an international standard. Also, calculations are easier in the metric system, because of the multiples based on powers of 10.
What number does the whole metric system go by?
The metric system uses base ten in all its units. That is everything comes in tens, because this is the way we count normally, the calculations are much easier.
Why study metric system?
The study of metric system and units are important as it give a simple conversion factors. Metric units always goes by the powers of 10 that the calculations becomes easier to deal with than imperial where the conversion factors differ by its units.
Why might scientist prefer using metric unit rather than feet or inches?
Mainly to use an accepted standard (scientists all over the world use the same units). Also, it is easier to do calculations in metric units.
What is the difference between metric and imperial?
Imperial measurements are based on multiples of various numbers eg 16 ozs in a pound, 14 pounds in a stone etc. Metric measurements are based on multiples of 10 eg 1000 grams in a kilogram etc. This makes Metric measurements easier to use in calculations.
Why do scietists use the metric system?
Scientists use the metric system because of its high accuracy and easy calculations.
Why is the metric system preferred over the English system for scientific measurements?
Because the metric system bases all of its units of measurements on powers of ten, it is much easier to perform mathematical calculations with the metric system than with the English system, which uses a variety of seemingly random ratios of one unit to the next. A mile is equal to 5,280 feet. A yard is three feet, a foot is twelve inches. And so forth. It makes for needlessly complicated calculations.
In which measurement system is easier to convert units customary or metric?
metric
Why is metric the way it is?
The metric system was deliberately designed to be easier to use and understand.
Which metric system do you find easier to use?
There is only one metric system. Centimetre.
Why do you use metric measurements in science?
i think they use metric system because it is easier to know.
