Measuring the Length
Measuring the Length: Overview
This topic contains a brief description of the methods used to measure the length of objects. We will learn some conventional methods, such as cubit, hand span and foot-span used for measuring length.
Important Questions on Measuring the Length
Measurement of length using an arm is more accurate than that using a metre scale.
In order to measure the length of a jasmine garland in cubit, the seller has to keep the garland between his elbow and the tip of the _____ finger of an open palm.
In order to measure the length of a string of flowers, we can use our arm instead of a metre scale. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your answer.
The measurement of length using an arm is not accurate. Explain the reason for this.
Name the best unit for measuring the length of a pencil.
Give one word for the following:
The length between a man’s elbow and the tip of the middle finger of an open palm.
Give one word for a fixed quantity with respect to which a physical quantity is measured.
The length of the arm from the elbow to the tip of the middle figure is called _____.
Name the best unit for measuring the length of a pencil.
Write the symbol for the unit centimetre.
Write the symbol for the unit metre. ()
Name a standard unit to measure length. (Cubit/Metre).
Name the instruments used to measure length, temperature and weight.
Draw an arrow of the same length as the scale.
What is the distance of the bottom of the flag from the ground?
Sudha is measuring two lines which is shown below.
What is the difference in length between the two lines being measured? (answer in cm)
A frog is trying to climb the well. As the frog jumps 5m, it falls back 1m. In how many jumps, will the frog be able to get out of the well. The depth of the well is 17m.
Maya needs 30 such pieces of ropes for the School Sports Day. If these ropes are available only in metre lengths, how many metre lengths does Maya need to buy?
Two years ago, the height of a coconut tree in my backyard was 8m and the height of a banana tree was half the height of the coconut tree. Although the banana tree’s height has remained the same, the coconut tree has grown to six times the height of the banana tree.
The coconut is tree is _____m taller than the banana tree.
