A metre is divided into 100 equal divisions on a metre scale, with each division called a centimetre (cm). A commonly used smaller part of the metre scale is typically 15 cm long.
Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Measurement of length and motion
How is a metre divided on a metre scale, and what is a commonly used smaller part of the metre scale?
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On a metre scale, a metre is divided into 100 equal parts, each called a centimetre (cm). A commonly used smaller part of the metre scale is a 15 cm long ruler, which is practical for everyday measurements and smaller tasks.