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What is a catchy slogan for the metric system?
THE METRIC SYSTEM WONDERLAND or THE WONDERS OF THE METRIC SYSTEM
Who decided us would go on metric system?
In the United States, the decision to adopt the metric system was made by the federal government with the passage of the Metric Conversion Act in 1975. This act declared the metric system as the preferred system of weights and measures for United States trade and commerce.
Should the US go to the metric system?
Yes, of course.
What are two products that use the metric system?
Almost all scientist use the metric, or SI, system. Those who don't are in an ever decreasing minority. +++ Not just scientists. The metric, or more importantly its SI derivative, is now the ONLY officially and internationally-recognised system for science, engineering and commerce. America is now the only major nation not to have adopted it generally, except in science.
What problems would be created if the US switched to the metric system?
Switching to the metric system in the US could initially create confusion and require re-education of the population. It may also involve significant costs to modify infrastructure, tools, and systems that currently use the imperial system. Additionally, there may be resistance from some individuals or industries who are familiar with the imperial system.
