Question

Why don't we use elastic measuring tape to measure distance? What would be some of the problems you would meet in telling someone about a distance you measured with an elastic tape?

Answer 1

An elastic measuring tape gives an incorrect measure of the distance between two points.
Reasons:
(i) The length of the elastic tape varies and depends upon the force by which it is stretched.
(ii) Measurement of same length object may vary when measured by the same person and by the same elastic tape.