Time

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Time: Overview

This topic discusses the need, importance, mechanism and units used for the measurement of time. A detailed explanation of the instruments used to measure time is given here along with some latest trends in its measurement.

Important Questions on Time

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The unit of time that is used to calculate the speed of a train is second.

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Stop clocks are used to measure time interval between occurence of events accurately.

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Explain the steps involved in measuring of time using a stop clock.

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Explain the use of a stop clock.

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Choose the device used for measuring time.

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A sundial is used for measuring mass.

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Describe the importance of quartz clocks and quartz watches.

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Give one word for the following:

The unit of time which is equal to each of the twelve named periods that make up a year.

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Month is the unit of _____.

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Month is the unit of pressure.

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Define the term month.

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Week is the unit of _____.

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Define the term week.

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The time taken by the minute hand to move from 4 to 6=_____ minutes

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_____ (distance/time) can be described as the period between two events.

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In ancient times, the time taken between one spring season to the next spring season was called a/an _____.

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Period between one new moon and the next full moon is known as moon-month.

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Select the time period which is longer.

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Choose the time period which is longer.

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16 of an hour=_____ minutes.