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The metric system uses conversion factors of 10 for all units. Instead of remembering all the different conversions between each unit (4quarts=1gallon, 5280feet=1mile, ect), you only have to memorize a couple of prefixes.
The (common) metric prefixes are
Milli=1000th
Centi=100th
Deci=10th
Deka=x10
Hecto=x100
Kilo=x1000
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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
Why do you have the metric system?
so we can measure your head ================ Because it's easier to use. Every unit is divisible by 10. It's designed for used with the decimal point. The last I heard, there are only 3 countries (U.S., Liberia, and Burma) in the world that don't use the Metric system. It is used exclusively in science because of the fact it is easier to use. Even the U.S. uses the metric system in science and medicine.
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 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.
