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How do you compare or rank metric measurements with different units?
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∙ 12y ago
You convert them into the same unit and compare them.
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What is a metric unit of a tree?
The answer depends on the tree and what aspect of it you want to measure. There will obviously be different units for its mass and height. Even in linear measurements, you may wish to use different units for its height and girth.
How many units of measurements are there?
Lots, but most people use only the Metric System.
Why did imperial units become metric units?
They didn't. Metric Units were developed independently of Imperial units. Originally each country, and sometimes different parts of the same country, had different sets of units. The Metric System was invented to solve the confusion of different units used in different parts of France. Gradually other countries adopted Metric and abolished their own units. The British Imperial units were one of the last to be abolished.
What was the name of the metric system of measurements?
imperial system * * * * * The Metric and Imperial systems are alternative systems! The metric system is properly known as the International System of Units, abbreviated, from its French name: Système international d'unités to SI units.
What are different units of measurements?
Different units in measurement could be inches, centimeters, kilometers ect.
Why do we prefer to use metric units of measurements over English units of measurements?
Metric units of measurement are more fun to say.
What powerare Metric measurements based on?
Metric measurements use powers of 10 to create larger and smaller units.
What are two measurements with different metric units that are equal to 5 m?
There are many different ways to write 5m in metric units: .005 km .05 hm .5 dam 50 dm 500 cm 5000 mm
Measurements in science are communicated by using?
The world system of measurements units is based on the metric system (SI).
What does the metric unit has to do with earth science?
Almost all scientists use metric units for scientific measurements.
What is the standard metric unit used for types of measurement?
There are several standard metric units, for measuring different things.There are several standard metric units, for measuring different things.There are several standard metric units, for measuring different things.There are several standard metric units, for measuring different things.
What is a metric unit of a tree?
The answer depends on the tree and what aspect of it you want to measure. There will obviously be different units for its mass and height. Even in linear measurements, you may wish to use different units for its height and girth.
Advantage and disadvantage of using a meterstick?
the metric system is divisable by units OS ten which makes it simple to convert measurements in meters into other metric units
What is the special feature of SI units compared to other units of measurements?
compare to otherunits, the lenght, with, and with
What units of measurements are founf on a graduated cylinder?
in the metric system the lines refer to milliliters
What are some metric units of measurements?
-- nanometer -- micrometer (micron) -- millimeter -- meter -- kilometer
What are the common metric units of measurements?
Millimetres, centimetres and metres. Metres, litres and grams.
