RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, BANNERGHATTA

CLASS- VI

TEXT BOOK QUESTION AND ANSWERS

CH– MEASUREMENT AND MOTION (LESSON NOTES-1)
A-
Question 1:

The standard unit of length in the SI system is

(a) cubit.
(b) centimetre.
(c) metre.
(d) handspan.
ANSWER:

(c) metre

The standard unit of length in the SI system is metre (m).

Question 2:

How many kilograms make one metric ton?

(a) 10
(b) 100
(c) 1000
(d) 40
ANSWER:

(c) 1000

1 metric ton is equal to 1000 kilograms.

Question 3:

While measuring length using a metre scale, the position of the eye
(a) should be vertically above the 0-mark of the scale.
(b) should be vertically above the point where the measurement is to be taken.
(c) should be a little away from the point where the measurement is to be taken.
(d) does not matter as long as the scale is accurate.
ANSWER:

(b) should be vertically above the point where the measurement is to be taken.

The eye must be vertically above the point where the measurement is to be taken to
avoid parallax error.
Question 4:

The skill of estimation is important for

(a) a scientist when performing an experiment in the laboratory.
(b) a doctor when measuring our body temperature using a thermometer.
(c) all of us in our daily life.
(d) those of us who do not know how to measure accurately.
ANSWER:

(c) all of us in our daily life.

The estimation is important for all of us everywhere, in daily life as well as in laboratory.
Question 5:

Which of these will always be translatory motion?

(a) periodic motion
(b) curvilinear motion
(c) rotational motion
(d) all of these
ANSWER:

(b) Curvilinear motion.

Object moving along curved path is a curvilinear motion. Curvilinear motion is a type of
translatory motion.
Question 6:

What kind of motion does a pendulum have?

(a) rotational motion
(b) rectilinear motion
(c) periodic motion
(d) non-periodic motion
ANSWER:

(c) Periodic motion.

The repetitive to and fro motion of a pendulum is an example of periodic motion.

Question 7:

An example of rotational motion is

(a) the moon revolving around the earth.
(b) rotation of the earth.
(c) a child in a merry-go-round.
(d) the bob of a swinging pendulum.
ANSWER:

(b) rotation of the earth.

The rotation of earth about its own axis is a rotational motion.

Question 8:

In which of the following is there no change in the direction of movement of the body?
(a) rotational motion
(b) curvilinear motion
(c) periodic motion
(d) rectilinear motion
ANSWER:

(d) Rectilinear motion.

In rectilinear motion, the direction of movement of the body does not change.

B-
Question 1:

A quantity that can be measured is called a ______________ quantity.

ANSWER:

A quantity that can be measured is called a physical quantity.

Question 2:

If you are using the SI system, you will always measure length in metres. True or false?
ANSWER:

True, if you are using the SI system, you will always measure length in metres.
Question 3:

In your daily life, it is essential to measure everything very accurately. True or false?
ANSWER:

False. In daily life, it is often sufficient to arrive at a good estimate.

Question 4:

In which year did we start using metric measures in India?

ANSWER:

In the year 1960, India started using metric measurements.

Question 5:

What kind of movement does the earth have about its axis?
ANSWER:

The earth performs rotational motion around its own axis.

Question 6:

An object moves to-and-fro about its position of rest. What type of motion is this?
ANSWER:

In periodic motion, an object moves to and fro about its position of rest.
Question 7:

Which kind of motion produces sound?

ANSWER:

Fast, periodic motion, such as hitting a tabla, produces sound.

Question 8:

Give an example of an object that has more than one kind of motion at the same time.
ANSWER:

The motion of earth around its own axis is rotational motion. Also, earth revolves around the
sun along a circular path. This is translatory motion.