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Far and Near

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Complete topic list for Far and Near in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 5 Mathematics

Topics in Far and Near

1

Units of Length and Their Applications

  • Different objects need different units for measurement based on their size
  • Small objects like mobile phones are measured in centimetres (cm)
  • Medium objects like height of buildings are measured in metres (m)
2

Unit Conversions and Relationships

  • 1 cm = 10 mm (millimetre is smaller than centimetre)
  • 1 m = 100 cm (metre is bigger than centimetre)
  • 1 km = 1000 m (kilometre is biggest unit we use)
3

Comparing Lengths

  • Convert to same unit before comparing lengths
  • Use symbols: < (less than), = (equal to), > (greater than)
  • When comparing mixed units, convert everything to the same unit
4

Adding and Subtracting Lengths

  • Add or subtract like units: metres with metres, centimetres with centimetres
  • Convert the result if it exceeds the unit limit (e.g., 115 cm = 1 m 15 cm)
  • When subtracting, borrow from the larger unit if needed

Key Concepts

We use different units to measureThe relationshipsWhen adding or subtracting lengthsWhen multiplying lengthsEstimation involves making reasonable guesses about

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