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Measurement of Time and Motion — Question 1

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How was time measured when there were no clocks and watches? (Page 106)
Answer

Before the invention of clocks and watches, time was measured using instruments like sundials, water clocks, hourgiasses and candle clocks.


Source: This question is from Measurement of Time and Motion, Science — Class 7, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Measurement of Time and Motion: Time, Measured, There, Clocks, Watches, Page. These are fundamental topics in Science that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 7 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Science papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Approach This Question

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Key Points to Remember

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