Question

State two precautions, which should be taken while using a metre scale to measure the length of an object.

Answer 1

Answer:

Keep the ruler exactly along the length to be measured.

Avoid using worn out portions of the ruler.

Keep the eye vertically above the point where the measurement is to be taken

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1) The scale should be placed to the side of the object being measured.

2) While reading the scale,eye must be placed vertically above the scale mark being read.