Which of the following accurately describes the differences between the SI and English systems of measurement?

Question

Question 16 options:

A)

The English system is preferred for use in the scientific and technical communities due to its ease of use over the SI system.

B)

The two systems are used interchangeably in the scientific and technical communities.

C)

The English system is more commonly used in Europe than in the United States.

D)

The SI system, which is based on the metric system, has been more widely adopted than the English system, which is harder to use.

Answer 1

The most accurate option that describes the differences between the SI and English systems of measurement is:

D) The SI system, which is based on the metric system, has been more widely adopted than the English system, which is harder to use.

This statement correctly reflects the general preference for the SI (International System of Units) in scientific and technical contexts due to its consistency and ease of conversion, in contrast to the English system, which is less standardized and can be more complicated to use.