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Why do scientists use SI rather than the system of measurement adopted for use in their own country?
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∙ 12y ago
Scientists must be able to reproduce the results of experiments done by others in order to verify each other's conclusions. Using the same units worldwide removes the potential for error in converting between units or confusion between units which have different values in different places (e.g.: English mile, Irish mile, French mile, etc.).
Aryanna Cummings
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∙ 12y agoScience is an international pursuit. In order to understand the work done by scientists around the world, scientists have agreed upon the International System of Units, called the SI.
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