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Apart from a couple of less advanced countries and (including?!) the US, all countries use the metric system. Since it is based on multiples of tens, calculations are simpler. Also, there are simpler links between measures for different attributes, for example between mass and volume.

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Q: Why do scientists prefer Metric units over the English System?
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Why do scientists prefer using the metric system rather than the English system to make measurements?

1) It is an international standard, so all scientists use the same measurements. For comparison, for example, different countries have different definitions of a pound. 2) Calculations are easier, because of the decimal prefixes.


What measurement unit do you use to measure a ping pong table?

You have your choice. If you like the metric system, measure your ping pong table in meters. If you prefer the English system, measure your ping pong table in feet.


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.


Why do scientists prefer to express numbers in exponential notation and metric units?

Because exponential or scientific notation needs less digits for very large numbers and metric units are preferred because they are in multiples of 10 thus avoiding mistaken calculations.


Why do you multiply in metric units of capacity?

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