College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 1 - Conceptual Questions - Page 18: 10

Answer

The SI system uses a well-defined set of internationally agreed upon standard units and makes measurements in terms of these units and their power of ten. The US system contains units which are mainly of historical origin and not based on powers of ten. As a result of this international acceptance and ease of handling, scientists prefer to use SI system.

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The SI system uses a well-defined set of internationally agreed upon standard units and makes measurements in terms of these units and their power of ten. The US system contains units which are mainly of historical origin and not based on powers of ten. As a result of this international acceptance and ease of handling, scientists prefer to use SI system.
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