Description

Overview:

This lesson describes the history and basic operation of the metric system as well as scientific notation. The simplicity of the metric system stems from the fact that there is only one unit of measurement (or base unit) for each type of quantity measured (length, weight, etc.).

Subject:

Education, Mathematics, Astronomy, Space Science

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division, Graduate / Professional

Material Type:

Interactive, Unit of Study

Author:

Anthony Carpi

Provider:

UCAR Staff

Provider Set:

Visionlearning

Date Added:

01/01/2000