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There are always costs involved in converting to a new system. other than that any problems are in the mind. The only reason to stay with the old archaic system aside from the expence of change is unwilingness to make the change.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, Great Britain has used a mixture or metric and imperial for several decades now.
For example, imperial measurements are used in distance (miles) and car speeds are measured in mph, however school children are taught to measure things in meters and kilogrammes and produce has to be sold in litres and kilogrammes
Great Britain has had a dual system (except distance) since the EU tried to force Britain to use the metric system, introducing fines for those who didn't comply and insisted on using imperial measures. The only system taught in schools is metric. However, the EU now says that either system is acceptable.
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∙ 14y agoBecause it is a part of Europe where they have long since left the old inefficient archaic systems behind. They held out the longest but in the end they had to convert to a modern system because they are part of the EEC.
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∙ 13y agoSwitching to the metric system involves:
- changing rulers ie students' school supplies
- shop keepers have to change scales, measuring instruments for length and volume;
- packaging will have to be changed;
- generally people are reluctant to make changes so there will be some resistance especially in older people who will have to learn a new system
- real estate documents will have to be changed
- Contracts between suppliers and retails will have to be changed
- Government documents will have to be changed
There are so many documents to do with trade, measurement, area, lengths, volume that all have to be changed.
It is not a change that can happen in a short period of time but in the long run it is an easier system to learn and use.
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∙ 12y agoWhen Canada switched to the metric system they faced many problems such as changing signs and eveything else in that catigory
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∙ 13y agothey didnt have anywhere to teachthe system so they failed
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∙ 14y agocoz its better.
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Why do scentist metric systems?
Metric system is used by everyone, not just scientists. However, science and scientists have great influence of standardization of metric system to match everyday use.
What continent is Great Britain situated in?
Great Britain is located in the continent of Europe.
Is Great Britain a neighbouring country?
Neighboring to what country? If you mean to the U.S. the answer is no. Great Britain is all the way across the Atlantic Ocean from the U.S.
What is larger a metric ton or a ton?
A short ton (ton) and a long ton are both less than a tonne (metric ton). 1 short ton (U.S.) = 907.18474 kilograms or 2000 pounds. 1 long ton (Great Britain) = 1,016.05 kg or 2240 lb. A metric ton weighs 1000 kilograms or 2204.6 lbs.
Is an AA route finder a gps system?
The AA route finder is not a gps system, although you can use it to get directions for a given journey by road. It can be used to obtain a route plan for travel in Great Britain, Ireland and the European Union.
What unit of measurement does Great Britain use?
Britain is in a transition period between the old Imperial measurements and the metric system.
Why do scentist metric systems?
Metric system is used by everyone, not just scientists. However, science and scientists have great influence of standardization of metric system to match everyday use.
Great Britain is an example of a system?
Constitutional Monarchy. A king or a queen is the head of state.
How is the judicial system of Great Britain organized?
The judicial system of Great Britain is pyramidal in organization.
What has the author J G Garson written?
J. G. Garson has written: 'The metric system of identification of criminals, as used in Great Britain and Ireland' -- subject(s): Criminals, Identification
Who is in charge of everything in Great Britain?
There is a legislature, prime minister, and court system in Great Britain.
Does Great Britain have a unitary system?
yes it has a unitary system
Who was the Continental System designed to hurt?
The Continental System was designed to hurt Great Britain and the British Empire.
Which historical figure best reflects he changing values of 18th century great Britain?
this dick
Great Britain's great contribution to modern governments around the world is the development of which system of government?
Britain's great contribution to modern government was the development of the parliamentary system. Under the system, constituents elect members of parliament to represent them in government.
What has the author Arthur S C Wurtele written?
Arthur S. C. Wurtele has written: 'Standard measures of United States, Great Britain, and France' -- subject(s): Metric system, Weights and measures, History
What countries have a unitary system?
france, great britain, japan
