Motion and Measurement of Distance

Science, Class VI, Motion and Measurement of Distance, Length, Scale

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The standard unit of length used by scientists all over the world is __________.

  1. yard
  2. foot
  3. kilometre
  4. metre
  5. furlong
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a. The measurement is complete only if it shows the number and unit of measurement.
b. The known fixed quantity is called measurement.
c. The standard unit of measurement in use after revisions is the metric system.

  1. only a
  2. only b
  3. only c
  4. a and b
  5. b and c
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The 1/100 part of metre is called ________.

  1. kilometre
  2. decimetre
  3. centimetre
  4. millimetre
  5. micrometre
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Rohan observed that the strings of the guitar moved and the sound emerged. Which type of motion did Rohan observe in the guitar strings?

  1. Curvilinear motion
  2. Circular motion
  3. Rectilinear motion
  4. Vibratory motion
  5. Rotational motion
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The motion of the potters wheel is __________.

  1. periodic
  2. curvilinear motion
  3. rectilinear motion
  4. oscillatory motion
  5. circular motion
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following objects is showing multiple motions?
a. Ball moving along the ground
b. Earth
c. Drilling machine

  1. only a
  2. only b
  3. only c
  4. b and c
  5. a, b and c
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the two columns:

 
Column - I Column - II
a. Area of a surface 1. Metre
b. Volume of air in a room 2. Square metre
c. Length of a rod 3. Cubic metre
  1. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
  2. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
  3. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2
  4. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1
  5. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Motion of a child on a swing is

  1. oscillatory motion
  2. circular motion
  3. curvilinear motion
  4. rectilinear motion
  5. vibratory motion
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following devices should be used by a shopkeeper when Riya goes to buy ribbon for her braids?

  1. Scale
  2. Measuring rod
  3. Measuring tape
  4. Weighing scales
  5. String
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following quantities can be measured?
a. Mass
b. Length
c. Time

  1. only a
  2. only b
  3. only c
  4. b and c
  5. a, b and c
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

During a football match the players were running very fast. Which kind of motion was being performed by the players in the field?

  1. Periodic motion
  2. Non periodic motion
  3. Vibratory motion
  4. Uniform motion
  5. Rectilinear motion
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

_______________ is also known as the British system of measurements.

  1. Metric system
  2. SI system
  3. FPS system
  4. New System
  5. Standard system
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a. The scale that is used to measure the object must be greater than the length of the object.
b. The two devices that can be used to measure length are: Metre scale and Screw gauge.
c. All periodic motions are oscillatory and all oscillatory motions are periodic.

  1. only a
  2. a and b
  3. only b
  4. b and c
  5. a, b and c
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the standard units of mass, length and time in SI system of measurements?

  1. Kilogram, Kilometre and Hour
  2. Kilogram, Centimetre and Minute
  3. Gram, Metre and Second
  4. Kilogram, Metre, Second
  5. Gram, Metre and Minute
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are false?
a. A cubit is a standard unit of measuring length.
b. A correct metre scale has arrow signs on both ends.
c. To reduce error due to thickness of scale a metre scale with the marked end bevelled or tapered should be used.

  1. only a
  2. only b
  3. only c
  4. a and c
  5. b and c