Handspan is used to measure weight.

Important Questions on Measurement of Length and Motion

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A plano-convex lens of unknown material and unknown focal length is given. With the help of a spherometer we can measure the

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The commutator bracket $\left[XY,Z\right]$ is expanded as

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Why a foot-step cannot be used as a standard unit of length?

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Discuss why non-standard units cannot be used for accurate measurements.

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Why did people in ancient times realise the need for some fixed quantity of measurement?

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Name two body parts of a person which can be used as units of measuring length.

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Which of the following measures was used in ancient times?

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What is cubit? Explain why cubit cannot be used as a standard unit of length.

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Science>Physics>Measurement of Length and Motion>How Do We Measure?

The footstep is an unreliable measure of length because

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Science>Physics>Measurement of Length and Motion>How Do We Measure?

Name any two measures used in ancient times.

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Elaborate the ways in which people in ancient times used to measure length. Also mention the importance or need of accurate measurement.

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How did people measure the length and weight of things in olden days?

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Science>Physics>Measurement of Length and Motion>How Do We Measure?

Define hand span.

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What did people in ancient times use to measure length?

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Science>Physics>Measurement of Length and Motion>How Do We Measure?

Explain why, hand-span cannot be used as a standard unit of length.

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The length between the tip of the finger and elbow is called _____.

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Why cannot a foot length or cubit be used as a standard unit of length?

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Science>Physics>Measurement of Length and Motion>How Do We Measure?

What did people in ancient times use for measurement?

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Science>Physics>Measurement of Length and Motion>How Do We Measure?

The hand span is a reliable method of measurement of length.

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Science>Physics>Measurement of Length and Motion>How Do We Measure?

Explain with examples how people measured length in ancient times.