Question

Mention the precautions to be taken while measuring the length of a line segment with a scale.

Answer 1

The following steps are to be followed while measuring the length of a line segment with a scale:

1. We have to keep the ruler exactly along the length to be measured.
2. We should not use the worn-out portion of the ruler.
3. We also have to keep our eye vertically above the point where the measurement is to be taken.