Why is it important to cite units when engaging in scientific conversation / problem solving?

It is really important to cite units while engaging with scientific problems as they help in evaluating the right solution without any mistake.

Explanation:

While solving analytical questions to evaluate the right answers, the units play a crucial role in the equations. With the help of units in the formula, we can easily judge whether we are placing the values in the same parameters and hence, lessen the probabilities of wrong answers.

For example, while adding two measurements i.e. 4 m and 36 cm; if we don't consider the units and move on with the addition, the answer will be 40. Now, the first thing is that we are adding two measurements of different parameters. Besides this, the answers will be wrong i.e. 4.36 m is the correct answer instead of 40 and that too without mentioning the unit.

The chances of selecting the wrong answer are more when we need to choose options out of multiple choices because here we often get confused. That's why we should always make sure that we approach the scientific questions along with the units.

d is the correct answer

what is the speed of a softball that travels 20m in 2secs

speed = 20/2 = 10 m/s