Question

Why can a hand span or a footstep not be used as a standard unit of length?

Answer 1

Answer:A pace or a footstep cannot be used as a standard unit of length because the length of footstep, forearm length and hand span of different person is different. Since standard units must be similar at all places of world and in all kinds of conditions.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The size of the foot and hand varies from person to person. If footsteps or hand span of two persons are used to measure the length respectively, then the two distances may not be equal. Thus, a footstep or hand span are not the constant quantities. Hence, they cannot be used as a standard unit of length

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