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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
