Contrast the English system and the metric system of linear measure. What is the origin of each? Are there advantages or disadvantages to either system? If you had a choice, which system would you teach your class as a primary system of measurement?

English system and the metric system of linear measure.

Contrast the English system and the metric system of linear measure. What is the origin of each? Are there advantages or disadvantages to either system? If you had a choice, which system would you teach your class as a primary system of measurement?