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Why is it important to use metric system when conducting scientific investigation

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The metric system is in place as a standard unit of measurement. It's important to use standardized units so that scientists elsewhere, anywhere, can repeat the investigations to confirm the work.

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So you know that your measurements are exactly correct.

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