Explain why we do not measure the rate at which water flows out through a shower head in cubic meters per second? In your explanation, use reasoning based on appropriate units to model this situation.

Part B: What are the two quantities that should be measured to find the rate at which water flows out of a shower head? Explain how the rate can be determined.

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Explain why we do not measure the rate at which water flows out through a shower head in cubic meters per second? In your explanation, use reasoning based on appropriate units to model this situation. 

Part B: What are the two quantities that should be measured to find the rate at which water flows out of a shower head? Explain how the rate can be determined.

anonymous · Answer

Cubic meters are a very large unit.

anonymous · Answer

It would take many minutes just to fill up a cubic meter.
It makes more sense to use cubic centimeters, or liters, or gallons, or even fl. oz.

anonymous · Answer

per second*

campbell_st · Answer

cubic metres is a measure of volume.... 

you need a measure for capacity is is appropriate for liquids... which would be litres,  in this case

jack1 · Answer

same reason we use kilograms for weight rather than gigatonnes. use the simplest and most versatile base form for what you are doing.