Measurement of Time and Motion
Science · Class 7 · All
Which motion is shown by the hands of a clock?
All 15 questions in this quiz
Why are standard units of time and distance important?
- They make measurements confusing.
- They ensure accurate and uniform measurements everywhere.
- They are useful only in schools.
- They eliminate the need for measuring instruments.
Which motion is shown by the hands of a clock?
- Random motion
- Periodic motion
- Zigzag motion
- Straight-line motion
Which instrument measures the distance travelled by a vehicle?
- Stopwatch
- Odometer
- Speedometer
- Thermometer
Why is measuring time important in studying motion?
- It changes the colour of objects.
- It helps determine how fast or slow an object moves.
- It increases the weight of objects.
- It changes the direction of motion.
Which of the following is an example of rotational motion?
- A spinning top
- A running athlete
- A moving train
- A flying bird
Which quantity must be known to calculate speed?
- Colour and shape
- Distance and time
- Weight and height
- Temperature and pressure
Which type of motion is shown by the Earth as it revolves around the Sun?
- Circular motion
- Periodic motion
- Rotational motion
- Both A and B
Which of the following is an example of periodic motion?
- A moving car on a highway
- The swinging of a pendulum
- A flying kite
- A rolling football
Which instrument is used to measure short intervals of time accurately?
- Stopwatch
- Compass
- Thermometer
- Telescope
Which instrument is commonly used to measure the speed of a vehicle?
- Thermometer
- Speedometer
- Barometer
- Stopwatch
Which SI unit is used to measure speed?
- Kilogram
- Metre per second (m/s)
- Second
- Newton
What is speed?
- Distance travelled per unit time
- Time taken per unit distance
- Weight divided by time
- Height divided by length
Which SI unit is used to measure time?
- Kilogram
- Metre
- Second
- Litre
Which instrument is commonly used to measure time?
- Thermometer
- Clock
- Balance
- Barometer
What is meant by motion?
- The colour of an object
- The change in position of an object with time
- The weight of an object
- The shape of an object