Question

Why is the metric system the preferred system of measurement for science?

Answer 1

Calculations using the metric system is preferred because measurements would be in decimals instead of fractions.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The metric system is preferred because the system is broken down into the smaller measurements.

Metric system is based upon the powers of ten that is convenient because:

A measurement in metric system which is represented by the rational number remains the rational number after the conversion in the metric unit. In contrast to other irrational unit systems like English system, they do not have the same property.

Also, metric units are decimal-based, so they are converted easily by moving decimal point.