Why do we have different units for the same physical quantity ?

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The value of any given physical quantity may vary over a wide range, so that, different units for same physical quantity are required.

E.g. : Speed of a cycle can be measured in $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$, speed of a car can be measured in $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{h}$ and speed of a satellite can be measured in $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{s}$.

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