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Why do we use standard unit of length for measurements? [1 mark]
Why do we use standard unit of length for measurements? [1 mark]
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In ancient times, people used length of a foot, the width of a finger, the distance of a step as units of measurement. This caused confusion and a need to develop a uniform system of measurement arose. [0.5 marks]
Length of body parts vary from person to person. [0.5 marks]
Hence, a common unit of length is decided and all the measurements is done according to that unit of length.
In ancient times, people used length of a foot, the width of a finger, the distance of a step as units of measurement. This caused confusion and a need to develop a uniform system of measurement arose. [0.5 marks]
Length of body parts vary from person to person. [0.5 marks]
Hence, a common unit of length is decided and all the measurements is done according to that unit of length.
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