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What is the standard unit of length?
What is the standard unit of length?
- Millimetre (mm)
- Kilometre (km)
- Metre (m) (correct)
- Centimetre (cm)
Which unit is used to measure very tiny lengths?
Which unit is used to measure very tiny lengths?
- Kilometre (km)
- Millimetre (mm) (correct)
- Centimetre (cm)
- Metre (m)
What is the relationship between a metre and a centimetre?
What is the relationship between a metre and a centimetre?
- 1 m = 100 cm (correct)
- 1 m = 1000 cm
- 1 m = 10 mm
- 1 m = 1000 mm
How can you measure the length of a bent pipe?
How can you measure the length of a bent pipe?
What does mass measure?
What does mass measure?
What is the standard unit of mass?
What is the standard unit of mass?
How many kilograms are there in a ton?
How many kilograms are there in a ton?
Which of these animals is the heaviest in the world?
Which of these animals is the heaviest in the world?
Which of the following is the standard unit of volume for liquids?
Which of the following is the standard unit of volume for liquids?
What does 'a.m.' stand for in time measurement?
What does 'a.m.' stand for in time measurement?
How many millilitres are there in 1 litre?
How many millilitres are there in 1 litre?
Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
What is the standard unit of temperature?
What is the standard unit of temperature?
How many minutes are there in 1 hour?
How many minutes are there in 1 hour?
What is the normal temperature of the human body in Celsius?
What is the normal temperature of the human body in Celsius?
How many hours are in one day?
How many hours are in one day?
Which instrument is commonly used in laboratories to measure the volume of liquids?
Which instrument is commonly used in laboratories to measure the volume of liquids?
If a road lane is 7.4 meters wide, what is its width in centimeters?
If a road lane is 7.4 meters wide, what is its width in centimeters?
A package is labeled as weighing 2.5 kg. How many grams does this package weigh?
A package is labeled as weighing 2.5 kg. How many grams does this package weigh?
What is the most appropriate unit to measure the distance between two cities?
What is the most appropriate unit to measure the distance between two cities?
Which of the following objects would be best measured in millimeters?
Which of the following objects would be best measured in millimeters?
A truck is carrying 3 tons of goods. How many kilograms is this equal to?
A truck is carrying 3 tons of goods. How many kilograms is this equal to?
How does the mass of an object generally relate to how heavy it feels?
How does the mass of an object generally relate to how heavy it feels?
A farmer harvests 5 quintals of wheat. How many kilograms of wheat did the farmer harvest?
A farmer harvests 5 quintals of wheat. How many kilograms of wheat did the farmer harvest?
Which of these units would be most suitable for measuring the mass of a small ant?
Which of these units would be most suitable for measuring the mass of a small ant?
Why is drinking an adequate amount of water important for our bodies?
Why is drinking an adequate amount of water important for our bodies?
If a container's height is increased but the amount of liquid it can hold remains the same, what property is unchanged?
If a container's height is increased but the amount of liquid it can hold remains the same, what property is unchanged?
What does the abbreviation 'a.m.' stand for, and during which part of the day is it used?
What does the abbreviation 'a.m.' stand for, and during which part of the day is it used?
In the 24-hour clock system, how would you represent 5:00 p.m.?
In the 24-hour clock system, how would you represent 5:00 p.m.?
If a meeting is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. and last for 3 hours and 30 minutes, at what time will the meeting conclude?
If a meeting is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. and last for 3 hours and 30 minutes, at what time will the meeting conclude?
Which of the following is used to measure the temperature of our surroundings?
Which of the following is used to measure the temperature of our surroundings?
What is 'volume' in the context of liquids?
What is 'volume' in the context of liquids?
Which of the following is a common tool used in laboratories to accurately measure liquid volume?
Which of the following is a common tool used in laboratories to accurately measure liquid volume?
If the temperature is 100°F, what is the approximate equivalent temperature in degrees Celsius?
If the temperature is 100°F, what is the approximate equivalent temperature in degrees Celsius?
If a process starts at 8:10 a.m. and takes 90 minutes to complete, at what time will it be finished?
If a process starts at 8:10 a.m. and takes 90 minutes to complete, at what time will it be finished?
The standard unit of length is the centimeter.
The standard unit of length is the centimeter.
1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.
1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.
We can measure the length of a straight line with a thread.
We can measure the length of a straight line with a thread.
Mass is the amount of space a substance occupies.
Mass is the amount of space a substance occupies.
The standard unit of mass is the gram.
The standard unit of mass is the gram.
1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams.
1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams.
A quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kg.
A quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kg.
All weighing machines can measure the mass of any object, regardless of its size.
All weighing machines can measure the mass of any object, regardless of its size.
A manual weighing machine is commonly used by sellers of fruits and vegetables.
A manual weighing machine is commonly used by sellers of fruits and vegetables.
The volume of a container indicates the amount of solid it can hold.
The volume of a container indicates the amount of solid it can hold.
One liter is equal to 100 milliliters.
One liter is equal to 100 milliliters.
Droppers, beakers and conical flasks can be used to measure the height of liquids.
Droppers, beakers and conical flasks can be used to measure the height of liquids.
Doctors recommend drinking about 2 liters of water daily for good health.
Doctors recommend drinking about 2 liters of water daily for good health.
A.m. stands for 'After Meridiem'.
A.m. stands for 'After Meridiem'.
P.m. is used to denote time between 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight
P.m. is used to denote time between 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight
In the 24-hour clock system, 'a.m.' and 'p.m.' are used.
In the 24-hour clock system, 'a.m.' and 'p.m.' are used.
Temperature is the measure of the coldness of a body.
Temperature is the measure of the coldness of a body.
The standard unit of temperature is degree Celsius.
The standard unit of temperature is degree Celsius.
Converting from centimeters to millimeters involves multiplying by 100.
Converting from centimeters to millimeters involves multiplying by 100.
The standard unit of length is the kilogram.
The standard unit of length is the kilogram.
A road lane with a standard width of 3.7 cm is wider than a road lane that is 3.7 m wide.
A road lane with a standard width of 3.7 cm is wider than a road lane that is 3.7 m wide.
To measure the length of a winding river on a map, one could accurately use a ruler by approximating it as a series of straight segments.
To measure the length of a winding river on a map, one could accurately use a ruler by approximating it as a series of straight segments.
A milligram is a larger unit of mass than a gram.
A milligram is a larger unit of mass than a gram.
Measuring the mass of a feather requires a weighing machine with the same capacity as one used to measure the mass of a truck.
Measuring the mass of a feather requires a weighing machine with the same capacity as one used to measure the mass of a truck.
The mass of an object is different when measured on the Earth compared to the Moon due to varying gravitational forces.
The mass of an object is different when measured on the Earth compared to the Moon due to varying gravitational forces.
200000 kg is 2000 quintals.
200000 kg is 2000 quintals.
A manual weighing machine used by fruits and vegetable sellers is unsuitable for measuring the weight of gold.
A manual weighing machine used by fruits and vegetable sellers is unsuitable for measuring the weight of gold.
A beaker is more appropriate than a measuring cylinder for precise measurement of liquid volumes.
A beaker is more appropriate than a measuring cylinder for precise measurement of liquid volumes.
If a container has a volume of 5 liters, it can precisely hold 5500 milliliters of liquid.
If a container has a volume of 5 liters, it can precisely hold 5500 milliliters of liquid.
Consuming 1 liter of water daily fulfills the daily hydration requirements advised by doctors.
Consuming 1 liter of water daily fulfills the daily hydration requirements advised by doctors.
The abbreviation 'am' denotes the time period from noon to midnight.
The abbreviation 'am' denotes the time period from noon to midnight.
Converting 8:00 p.m. from the 12-hour clock system to the 24-hour system results in 20:00.
Converting 8:00 p.m. from the 12-hour clock system to the 24-hour system results in 20:00.
There are 360 days in a year.
There are 360 days in a year.
A temperature of 65°C is colder than a temperature of 149°F.
A temperature of 65°C is colder than a temperature of 149°F.
Early watches from the 16th century were predominantly digital electronic watches.
Early watches from the 16th century were predominantly digital electronic watches.
A clinical thermometer is specifically designed to measure the temperature of the surrounding environment, not body temperature.
A clinical thermometer is specifically designed to measure the temperature of the surrounding environment, not body temperature.
The standard unit of length is the ______.
The standard unit of length is the ______.
Short lengths are commonly measured in ______.
Short lengths are commonly measured in ______.
Very tiny lengths are measured in ______.
Very tiny lengths are measured in ______.
Long distances are measured in ______.
Long distances are measured in ______.
The standard unit of mass is the ______.
The standard unit of mass is the ______.
Objects with smaller mass are measured in ______ and milligrams.
Objects with smaller mass are measured in ______ and milligrams.
Objects with greater mass are measured in kilograms and ______.
Objects with greater mass are measured in kilograms and ______.
We use a ______ to measure the mass of objects.
We use a ______ to measure the mass of objects.
The standard unit of volume of any liquid is ______ (L).
The standard unit of volume of any liquid is ______ (L).
The smaller amount of liquid is measured in ______ (mL).
The smaller amount of liquid is measured in ______ (mL).
Instruments such as measuring cylinders, beakers and ______ flasks are used to measure capacity or volume of liquids.
Instruments such as measuring cylinders, beakers and ______ flasks are used to measure capacity or volume of liquids.
[Blank] is the measure of the period between two events or activities.
[Blank] is the measure of the period between two events or activities.
A.m. stands for Ante Meridiem which means before ______.
A.m. stands for Ante Meridiem which means before ______.
Pm, stands for Post Meridiem which means after ______.
Pm, stands for Post Meridiem which means after ______.
60 ______ = 1 minute
60 ______ = 1 minute
[Blank] is the measure of hotness or coldness of a body or environment.
[Blank] is the measure of hotness or coldness of a body or environment.
It is measured by an instrument called ______.
It is measured by an instrument called ______.
The standard unit of temperature is ______ (K).
The standard unit of temperature is ______ (K).
The measure of how long an object is, is known as its ______.
The measure of how long an object is, is known as its ______.
While the standard unit of length is the metre, shorter lengths are commonly measured in ______.
While the standard unit of length is the metre, shorter lengths are commonly measured in ______.
To measure the length of a bent pipe, one can use a ______ to trace the curve, then measure the straightened thread.
To measure the length of a bent pipe, one can use a ______ to trace the curve, then measure the straightened thread.
______ is defined as the amount of matter a substance contains.
______ is defined as the amount of matter a substance contains.
While grams are used for smaller masses, heavier objects are typically measured in ______.
While grams are used for smaller masses, heavier objects are typically measured in ______.
The world's heaviest animal, the blue whale, can weigh up to 200,000 ______.
The world's heaviest animal, the blue whale, can weigh up to 200,000 ______.
A ______, which equals 100 kg, is a unit of mass used to measure very heavy quantities.
A ______, which equals 100 kg, is a unit of mass used to measure very heavy quantities.
To determine the mass of an object, one would use a ______.
To determine the mass of an object, one would use a ______.
A ______ is used to measure the capacity or volume of liquids.
A ______ is used to measure the capacity or volume of liquids.
The amount of liquid a container can hold is known as its ______.
The amount of liquid a container can hold is known as its ______.
To measure the weight of heavy vehicles, a special type of ______ machine is required.
To measure the weight of heavy vehicles, a special type of ______ machine is required.
If it is 10:00 in the morning, in the 12 hour clock system it is represented as 10:00 ______.
If it is 10:00 in the morning, in the 12 hour clock system it is represented as 10:00 ______.
If an event is scheduled to start at 3:00 in the afternoon, the time is represented as 3:00 ______.
If an event is scheduled to start at 3:00 in the afternoon, the time is represented as 3:00 ______.
A ______ thermometer used to measure the temperature of our surroundings
A ______ thermometer used to measure the temperature of our surroundings
The first digital electronic watch was produced in 1970 by ______ Watch.
The first digital electronic watch was produced in 1970 by ______ Watch.
The instrument used to measure temperature is called a ______.
The instrument used to measure temperature is called a ______.
Drinking adequate amount of water is important as water increases our ______.
Drinking adequate amount of water is important as water increases our ______.
The ______ unit of temperature is Kelvin (K).
The ______ unit of temperature is Kelvin (K).
What is length?
What is length?
Name three tools that can measure length.
Name three tools that can measure length.
Convert 1 km to meters.
Convert 1 km to meters.
What is mass?
What is mass?
Convert 1 kg to grams.
Convert 1 kg to grams.
What does the capacity or volume of a container tell us?
What does the capacity or volume of a container tell us?
What is the standard unit of volume for liquids?
What is the standard unit of volume for liquids?
Give an example of an instrument used to measure the volume of liquids.
Give an example of an instrument used to measure the volume of liquids.
What does 'a.m.' stand for?
What does 'a.m.' stand for?
How many hours are there in 1 day?
How many hours are there in 1 day?
What is the normal temperature of the human body in degrees Celsius?
What is the normal temperature of the human body in degrees Celsius?
Explain why a fruit vendor would likely use a manual weighing machine instead of a digital one.
Explain why a fruit vendor would likely use a manual weighing machine instead of a digital one.
Describe a scenario where accuracy in volume measurement is crucial, and identify the appropriate instrument for that measurement.
Describe a scenario where accuracy in volume measurement is crucial, and identify the appropriate instrument for that measurement.
If a doctor advises a patient to drink 2 liters of water per day, how many milliliters is that?
If a doctor advises a patient to drink 2 liters of water per day, how many milliliters is that?
Convert 2:00 p.m. into the 24-hour clock system.
Convert 2:00 p.m. into the 24-hour clock system.
Explain why knowing the ambient temperature is important in a hospital setting.
Explain why knowing the ambient temperature is important in a hospital setting.
Differentiate between the use of a clinical thermometer and a laboratory thermometer.
Differentiate between the use of a clinical thermometer and a laboratory thermometer.
Why is it important to use calibrated weighing machines in scientific research?
Why is it important to use calibrated weighing machines in scientific research?
Considering that water helps maintain body temperature, predict what might happen if someone doesn't drink enough water on a hot day.
Considering that water helps maintain body temperature, predict what might happen if someone doesn't drink enough water on a hot day.
Explain the significance of understanding a.m. and p.m. when scheduling appointments or meetings.
Explain the significance of understanding a.m. and p.m. when scheduling appointments or meetings.
If a recipe requires 500 mL of water, which common kitchen tool could you use to measure this amount if you don't have a measuring cylinder?
If a recipe requires 500 mL of water, which common kitchen tool could you use to measure this amount if you don't have a measuring cylinder?
Explain why it's more practical to measure the distance between two cities in kilometers rather than millimeters.
Explain why it's more practical to measure the distance between two cities in kilometers rather than millimeters.
A tailor is measuring fabric for a dress. Would they likely use a ruler, a meter stick, or a measuring tape? Why?
A tailor is measuring fabric for a dress. Would they likely use a ruler, a meter stick, or a measuring tape? Why?
If you need to measure the thickness of a coin, which unit of length – kilometer, meter, centimeter, or millimeter – would be the most appropriate?
If you need to measure the thickness of a coin, which unit of length – kilometer, meter, centimeter, or millimeter – would be the most appropriate?
Describe how you would measure the length of a winding river on a map using a thread.
Describe how you would measure the length of a winding river on a map using a thread.
Why is it important to have different units of mass (e.g., milligram, gram, kilogram, ton)?
Why is it important to have different units of mass (e.g., milligram, gram, kilogram, ton)?
Explain the difference between mass and length. Can you measure both using the same tool? Why or why not?
Explain the difference between mass and length. Can you measure both using the same tool? Why or why not?
Why would you choose a digital weighing machine over a traditional beam balance for measuring the mass of a precise chemical sample in a laboratory?
Why would you choose a digital weighing machine over a traditional beam balance for measuring the mass of a precise chemical sample in a laboratory?
If a truck is carrying 500 bags of cement, and each bag weighs 50 kg, what is the total weight of the cement in quintals?
If a truck is carrying 500 bags of cement, and each bag weighs 50 kg, what is the total weight of the cement in quintals?
Explain how one could accurately measure the length of a winding river using tools typically available in a classroom.
Explain how one could accurately measure the length of a winding river using tools typically available in a classroom.
A fruit seller tells you that a bag of apples weighs 2.5 kilograms. Convert this weight into grams and then into milligrams. Show your work.
A fruit seller tells you that a bag of apples weighs 2.5 kilograms. Convert this weight into grams and then into milligrams. Show your work.
A truck is loaded with 50 bags of cement, each weighing 50 kg. What is the total weight of the cement in quintals and tons?
A truck is loaded with 50 bags of cement, each weighing 50 kg. What is the total weight of the cement in quintals and tons?
How does the concept of 'mass' differ from 'weight,' and which unit of measurement discussed in the text is directly related to mass?
How does the concept of 'mass' differ from 'weight,' and which unit of measurement discussed in the text is directly related to mass?
Explain why measuring the mass of a feather might require a different type of weighing machine than measuring the mass of a car.
Explain why measuring the mass of a feather might require a different type of weighing machine than measuring the mass of a car.
Flashcards
What is length?
What is length?
Measure of how long an object is.
Standard unit of length?
Standard unit of length?
Metre (m).
How many cm in 1 m?
How many cm in 1 m?
100 cm.
How to measure a bent pipe's length?
How to measure a bent pipe's length?
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What is mass?
What is mass?
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Standard unit of mass?
Standard unit of mass?
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How many grams in 1 kg?
How many grams in 1 kg?
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Tool to measure mass?
Tool to measure mass?
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Volume (Capacity)
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Litre (L)
Litre (L)
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Millilitre (mL)
Millilitre (mL)
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a.m. (Ante Meridiem)
a.m. (Ante Meridiem)
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p.m. (Post Meridiem)
p.m. (Post Meridiem)
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Time
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1 Minute
1 Minute
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1 Hour
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Temperature
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Thermometer
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How could you measure the length of a bent pipe?
How could you measure the length of a bent pipe?
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What is standard unit of mass?
What is standard unit of mass?
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What to use to measure mass?
What to use to measure mass?
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Measuring tools for volume
Measuring tools for volume
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Why is water important?
Why is water important?
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When do we use p.m.?
When do we use p.m.?
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Converting to 24-hour time
Converting to 24-hour time
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1 Day
1 Day
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1 Year
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Degree Celsius (°C)
Degree Celsius (°C)
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Degree Fahrenheit (°F)
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Clinical thermometer
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Weather thermometer
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How many meters in 1 km?
How many meters in 1 km?
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Blue Whale
Blue Whale
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What is 1 quintal?
What is 1 quintal?
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Unit Conversion
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Objects with smaller mass
Objects with smaller mass
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Objects with greater mass
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Volume or Capacity
Volume or Capacity
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Volume Measuring Tools
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a.m.
a.m.
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p.m.
p.m.
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24-Hour Clock
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Laboratory thermometer
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Laboratory Thermometer
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Normal Body Temp
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Recommended Water Intake
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What does length measure?
What does length measure?
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Unit to measure tiny lengths?
Unit to measure tiny lengths?
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Unit to measure long distances?
Unit to measure long distances?
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What indicates weight?
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Units for small masses?
Units for small masses?
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Units for large masses?
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What is a ton?
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What does quintal measure?
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Kelvin (K)
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Celsius (°C)
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Fahrenheit (°F)
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Normal Body Temperature
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What is a Ruler?
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How many mg in 1 g?
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What are Weighing Machines?
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How many cm in 1 meter?
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How many mm in a cm?
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What is Volume?
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PTM timings
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What does a.m. mean?
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What does p.m. mean?
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What is Temperature?
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What is a weighing machine?
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Kelvin (K), Celsius(°C), Fahrenheit(°F)
Kelvin (K), Celsius(°C), Fahrenheit(°F)
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What unit is 'metre'?
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What's a centimetre?
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Define Mass
Define Mass
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Weighing Machine
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Measure very tiny lengths?
Measure very tiny lengths?
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Manual weighing machine
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Gold weighing machine
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Human weighing scale
Human weighing scale
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Animal weighing machine
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Hospital weighing scale
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Digital lab scale
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Vehicle weighing machine
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Human body temperature
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Liquid Volume Tools
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Capacity (Volume)
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°C to °F
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What is a metre?
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What is a millimetre?
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What is a kilometre?
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What is a kilogram?
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Capacity
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Ton
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1 gram (g)
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Study Notes
Measuring Length
- Length measures how long an object extends.
- Rulers, meter sticks/rods, and measuring tapes can measure length, width, height, and thickness.
- The meter (m) is the standard unit of length.
- Centimeters (cm) measure shorter lengths.
- Millimeters (mm) measure very tiny lengths.
- Kilometers (km) measure long distances.
- Example: A science book is 8 mm thick and 28 cm long.
- A standard road lane is 3.7 m wide.
- Units can be converted between larger and smaller scales.
- 1 km = 1000 m
- 1 m = 100 cm
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- The length of a bent pipe is measurable using a thread, which is then measured with a measuring tape.
Measuring Mass
- Mass indicates the amount of matter a substance holds.
- Determines how light or heavy an object is.
- Objects containing more mass are generally heavy.
- Kilogram (kg) is the standard unit of mass.
- Grams (g) and milligrams (mg) are used for objects with smaller masses.
- Kilograms (kg) and tons are used for objects with greater masses.
- Larger units of mass can be converted into smaller units.
- 1 ton = 1000 kg
- 1 kg = 1000 g
- 1 g = 1000 mg
- The blue whale is the world's heaviest animal, weighing up to 200,000 kg.
- Quintal is another unit of mass, where 1 quintal = 100 kg.
- A weighing machine measures the mass of objects.
- Different weighing machines exist for objects of varying mass.
- Lightweight or very heavy objects need specific weighing machines.
- Fruit and vegetable sellers use manual weighing machines.
- Weighing machines can measure the weight of gold, humans, and animals.
- Weighing machines are used in hospitals and laboratories.
- Digital weighing machines are used in laboratories.
- Weighing machines are used to weigh heavy vehicles.
Measuring Volume
- Volume or capacity refers to the amount of liquid a container can hold.
- The liter (L) is the standard unit of volume.
- Milliliter (mL) is used for smaller amounts of liquid.
- 1 liter = 1000 milliliters
- Measuring cylinders, beakers, and conical flasks measure liquid volume.
Instruments for Measuring Liquids
- Droppers
- Measuring cylinders
- Beakers
- Conical flasks
- Measuring cups measure milk or oil
Importance of Water
- Water is essential, and doctors recommend drinking about 2 liters daily.
- Adequate water intake maintains body temperature, increases energy, improves skin texture, and flushes out toxins.
Measuring Time
- Time measures the period between two events.
- a.m. stands for Ante Meridiem (before noon).
- p.m. stands for Post Meridiem (after noon).
- a.m. is used for morning time.
- p.m. is used for afternoon and night time.
- 12-hour and 24-hour clock systems exist.
- a.m. and p.m. are used in the 12-hour clock system.
- The 24-hour clock shows hours and minutes since midnight.
Units of Time
- 60 seconds = 1 minute
- 60 minutes = 1 hour
- 24 hours = 1 day
- 365 days = 1 year
- 10:25 a.m. means 10 hours and 25 minutes of a day.
- 3:15 p.m. means 15 hours (12 hours + 3 hours) and 15 minutes of a day.
Historical Facts About Time
- Watches were first developed in the 17th century.
- Pocket watches were common in the 1920s.
- The first digital electronic watch was produced in 1970 by Hamilton Watch.
Measuring Temperature
- Temperature measures the hotness or coldness of a body or environment.
- A thermometer measures temperature.
- The standard unit of temperature is Kelvin (K).
- Degree Celsius (°C) and degree Fahrenheit (°F) are also commonly used.
Types of Thermometers
- Clinical thermometers measure body temperature.
- Weather thermometers measure the temperature of surroundings.
- Laboratory thermometers measure the temperature of substances.
Unit Conversion For Temperature
- 1°C = 33.8 °F
- 1°F = -17.22 °C
- The normal human body temperature is 37 °C or 98.6 °F.
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Learn about measuring length using meters, centimeters, and millimeters. Understand the relationships between these units. Also, learn about measuring mass using kilograms, grams and milligrams.
