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Measurement of Length and Motion — Practice Quiz

CBSE · Class 6 · Science

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What is the SI unit of length?

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When an object moves along a straight line, its motion is called:

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Which measuring tool is best for measuring the curved length of a tree trunk?

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A reference point is important because:

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1multiple correct

Which of the following are correct conversions? (Select all correct answers)

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1 m = 100 cm, 1 km = 1000 m, 1 cm = 10 mm, 1 m = 1000 mm

Correct conversions are: 1 m = 100 cm, 1 km = 1000 m, 1 cm = 10 mm, and 1 m = 1000 mm. The incorrect option is 1 km = 100 m (it should be 1000 m).

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Which of the following show oscillatory motion? (Select all correct answers)

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A swing moving back and forth, A pendulum, A metal strip vibrating up and down

Oscillatory motion involves moving to and fro about a fixed position. Swings, pendulums, and vibrating strips show this motion. Merry-go-round shows circular motion, and a car shows linear motion.

3multiple choice

Why do different people get different measurements when using handspan to measure the same object?

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Because handspans of different people have different sizes

Handspans vary from person to person because people have different hand sizes. This is why we need standard units that are the same for everyone.

4multiple choice

Express 2.5 metres in centimetres:

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250 cm

Since 1 m = 100 cm, therefore 2.5 m = 2.5 × 100 = 250 cm.

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What are the important topics in Measurement of Length and Motion for CBSE Class 6 Science?
Key topics in Measurement of Length and Motion include Measuring Length, Reference Point, Rest, and Motion, Types of Motion. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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There are 39 questions on Measurement of Length and Motion. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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