Measurements and Tools
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What is the purpose of a postal scale?

To measure the weight of letters and boxes.

How does a speedometer work?

By displaying the current speed of a vehicle.

What does a parking meter display?

The amount of time left for parking.

What does a fuel gauge show?

<p>The amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the needle on a fuel gauge pointing to 'F' indicate?

<p>A full tank of gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are measurements and why are they important in the real world?

<p>Measurements are the numbers linked to things that show their size, amount, or magnitude. They are important in the real world because they allow us to describe the size of objects or the speed of actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tools do we use to take measurements?

<p>We use scales, meters, and gauges to take measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a scale and explain how it is used.

<p>An example of a scale is a bathroom scale. It is used by stepping onto it and waiting for the weight to be shown on a needle or digital readout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do workers at the post office use scales?

<p>Workers at the post office use a smaller scale to weigh letters and boxes so they know how much weight to charge for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using meters and gauges in measurements?

<p>Meters and gauges are used to measure how much of something we have or are using, especially in situations where the measured quantity changes over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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