PW Class 6 Science Chapter 5: Measurement of Length and Motion Important Questions

Measurement helps us describe length and distance accurately, while the study of motion helps us understand how objects change their position with time. Measurement of Length and Motion introduces standard units, suitable measuring tools, and different ways in which objects can move.

PW Class 6 Science Chapter 5 Important Questions provide practice with both direct concepts and their applications. The selected questions below cover standard and non-standard units, curved-line measurement, uniform motion, distance and displacement, and rectilinear, circular, periodic, oscillatory, and vibratory motion.

Measurement of Length and Motion Important Questions 

The PW practice set for Measurement of Length and Motion moves from objective questions to short and descriptive questions. Students can first check their understanding through MCQs and then attempt the remaining questions independently.

Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a standard unit of measurement?

(A) Handspan
(B) Footstep
(C) Cubit
(D) Meter

Answer: (D) Meter

2. The movement of a car on a straight road is an example of:

(A) Rectilinear motion
(B) Circular motion
(C) Oscillatory motion
(D) Rotational motion

Answer: (A) Rectilinear motion

3. Which of the following is an example of circular motion?

(A) A person walking in a straight line
(B) The hands of a clock
(C) A child on a swing
(D) A car moving on a highway

Answer: (B) The hands of a clock

4. What is a non-standard unit of measurement?

(A) Centimetre
(B) Handspan
(C) Meter
(D) Millimetre

Answer: (B) Handspan

5. Which of the following devices can be used to measure distance?

(A) Measuring tape
(B) Clock
(C) Compass
(D) Thermometer

Answer: (A) Measuring tape

6. What is the term for motion that repeats at regular intervals?

(A) Circular motion
(B) Rectilinear motion
(C) Periodic motion
(D) Random motion

Answer: (C) Periodic motion

7. How many centimetres are there in one metre?

(A) 10
(B) 100
(C) 1000
(D) 50

Answer: (B) 100

8. Which of the following describes random motion?

(A) The motion of the planets
(B) The flight of a bird
(C) A car moving on a straight road
(D) The hands of a clock

Answer: (B) The flight of a bird

9. If a car covers 50 kilometres in 1 hour, its speed is:

(A) 25 km/h
(B) 50 km/h
(C) 100 km/h
(D) 10 km/h

Answer: (B) 50 km/h

10. Which of the following is an example of uniform motion?

(A) A car slowing down at a traffic signal
(B) A horse galloping
(C) A train moving at a constant speed on a straight track
(D) A child running on a playground

Answer: (C) A train moving at a constant speed on a straight track

Section B: Short-Answer Questions

11. What is uniform motion? Give an example.

12. How do you measure the length of a curved line?

Section C: Concept-Based Questions

14. What is the difference between oscillatory and vibratory motion?

16. How is motion classified? Explain briefly.

Section D: Application-Based Questions

17. Explain the motion of planets around the Sun as an example of circular and periodic motion.

18. Explain the importance of standard units of measurement in science and everyday life. Why would it be difficult to perform trade or scientific research without standard units?

Measurement of Length and Motion Important Questions PDF

PW provides the Class 6 Science Chapter 5 Important Questions PDF for students who want to practise more questions from Measurement of Length and Motion. The complete set contains objective questions along with short-answer, comparison, and explanation-based questions.

Complete Class 6 Science Resources from PW

After practising the Measurement of Length and Motion questions, students can use the following PW resources to strengthen their understanding of the chapter:

• Class 6 Science Syllabus – Check all the topics included in Class 6 Science and plan your revision chapter by chapter.

• Class 6 Science Notes – Revise measurement units, speed, distance, and types of motion before attempting more questions.

• Class 6 Science Sample Papers – Practise motion and measurement questions along with other Class 6 Science chapters in a test-like format.

• Class 6 Science NCERT Solutions – Solve textbook exercises and understand chapter concepts through step-by-step solutions.

• Class 6 Science Important Questions – Continue practising chapter-wise important questions for broader exam preparation.

The PW Class 6 Science Chapter 5 Important Questions help students revise the key ideas from Measurement of Length and Motion through objective and descriptive questions. Regular practice can improve understanding of measurement, speed, distance, displacement, and different types of motion while preparing students for school assessments and examinations.