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The question we want to answer is why is the si system used for scientific work in the u .s.
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That is, since the u .s.
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Relies so heavily on things like the british system, pounds for weight, feet for length, and so on, why do we use the si system to work in science? so, from one thing, think about the fact that the british system is really only used in britain and the u .s.
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The majority of the rest of the world uses the assigne system not just for scientific work, but also for all their work.
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Therefore, since a lot of science comes from outside the us, it's a lot better to use an international system, such as the fi system, but the scientific work we're conducting.
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That way we can translate it easily to international settings or conferences and so on...