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NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

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Meaning of measurementNeed for measurementUnitCharacteristics of unitLimitations of body-based unitsAncient measurementHistorical unitsHistorical length units
Card 1Meaning of measurement

What is measurement?

Answer

Measurement is a kind of counting. It means counting how many times a chosen standard scale is used to measure a physical quantity.

Card 2Need for measurement

Why is measurement necessary in science and daily life?

Answer

Measurement is necessary for accurate buying and selling, cooking, stitching, sports, travelling, and scientific calculations. It helps avoid confusion and conflict.

Card 3Unit

What is a unit?

Answer

A unit is a measure, device, or scale in terms of which a physical quantity is measured.

Card 4Characteristics of unit

What are the three essential characteristics of a good unit?

Answer

A good unit must be relevant, convenient, and well defined.

Card 5Limitations of body-based units

Why are body-based units like hand span or foot not suitable for accurate measurement?

Answer

They vary from person to person, so they are arbitrary and inaccurate. Different people get different results for the same object.

Card 6Ancient measurement

What was the standard cubit used by the Egyptians?

Answer

It was the distance between the elbow and the tip of the middle finger of the Pharaoh ruling Egypt around 3000 B.C.

Card 7Historical units

What did King Henry-I define as a yard?

Answer

He defined a yard as the distance from the top of his nose to the end of his thumb on an outstretched arm.

Card 8Historical length units

What is a furlong and how long is it?

Answer

A furlong was the distance a pair of oxen could plough without resting. It equals 220 yards.

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What are the important topics in Measurement In Science and Technology for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in Measurement In Science and Technology include Meaning and Need of Measurement, Ancient and Historical Units, Modern Measurement Systems and SI Units, Derived Units and Special Names. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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