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Length and Distance
Course modified date: 8 Jun 2022
Learn about length and distance and understanding the difference between standard and non-standard units of measurement for length and distance. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.
Introduction
We can measure length or distance using either standard or non-standard units of measurement.A unit is a general term that means a type of measurement. A unit is any measurement that there is 1 of, such as:
· 1 metre
· 1 yard
· 1 kilometre
Standard units of measurement are standardised, meaning that there is a well-defined standard way to measure 1 of them. We use them when we need exact measurements.
There are two main systems of measurement for length and distance:
· Metric units of length include millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres
· Imperial units of length include inches, feet, yards and miles
You will learn
- Understand the difference between standard and non-standard units of measurement for length and distance
- Understand standard units of measurement for length and distance, including metric and imperial units
- Be able to choose appropriate units of measurement and measuring equipment
- Be able to measure the lengths of objects accurately
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