Class 6 Science: Motion and Measurement

This worksheet challenges your understanding of different types of motion, standard units of measurement, and historical methods of measuring distances.

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  1. Q1. Which of the following is an example of oscillatory motion?
    • Movement of a car on a straight road
    • Piston moving back and forth in an engine
    • Motion of the Earth around the Sun
    • A spinning top
  2. Q2. What was the primary disadvantage of using body parts (like cubit or foot-span) for measurement in ancient times?
    • They were too difficult to use.
    • They frequently changed size.
    • They varied from person to person, leading to inconsistency.
    • They could only measure very short distances.
  3. Q3. A boy cycling on a straight road exhibits which type(s) of motion?
    • Translatory motion only
    • Rotatory motion only
    • Both translatory and rotatory motion
    • Oscillatory motion
  4. Q4. Which of these is NOT a standard unit of length in the International System of Units (SI)?
    • Metre
    • Kilometre
    • Centimetre
    • Furlong
  5. Q5. If you are measuring the length of a curved line using a thread, what is the most appropriate next step after placing the thread along the curve?
    • Measure the length of the thread with your hand.
    • Mark the starting and ending points on the thread and measure the thread with a ruler.
    • Place the thread straight on the table and estimate its length.
    • Tie knots on the thread at regular intervals.

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