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1 milli is equal to Unit.

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Important Questions on Motion and Measurement of Distance

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Which of the following units is used to measure length currently?
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State the unit that should be used to measure:

The height of a building.

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Mention the steps to be kept in mind while measuring the length using a scale.
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Define or explain the length.

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Give two examples of situations where you have to measure length, weight, volume, time or temperature. 

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State the unit that should be used to measure:

The length of a colour pencil. 

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Length can be measured using a _____.
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Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

(Veins, time, luminous, Length, Medicine)

_____ can be measured using a metre scale.

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A _____ (standard/non-standard) unit does not change when measured at different times.
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Match the following:

Column A Column B
1. Cubit a. Rotational motion
2. 1 km b. Rolling motion
3.  Motion of a spinning top c. Periodic motion
4. Motion which repeats itself at regular intervals d. Length
5. Motion of a body undergoing both translatory and rotational motions e. 1000 m

 

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The measure of how long something is:
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Which of these is used to measure length? 
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Meena's mother wants to buy chains for all the windows of their house. She asked Meena to measure the length of the existing curtains which would serve as a ready reference while buying the new ones. If an elastic measuring tape is used for measuring the length of the curtains, will Meena get accurate measurements? Why? Give reason.
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Why do we need measurement? Describe how length and volume are measured.
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What is the full form of SI system? Why was this system adopted?
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State the unit that should be used to measure:

The height of a flagpole.

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Name the non-standard units of measurement that were used by people in earlier times. Why do you think these units are not used these days?

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Why is accurate measurement required?
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Suman went to purchase some vegetables and fruits from the market. She noticed that the vendor was using big and small stones, instead of using standardized measuring weights. Do you think the vendor was doing the correct thing? What type of values are shown by the vendor? Is the vendor a law-abinding citizen? Suggest what Suman should do in this situation.
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Sheila wanted to measure how fast an ant crawls. She needs to calculate the distance it crawls in one minute. She already has a watch. What other instrument does she need?