CBSE Class 6 Science – Motion and Measurement of Distances

Chapter Overview

Motion and measurement are fundamental concepts in science. This chapter introduces various types of motion, methods of measuring distances, and the evolution of measurement systems.

Important Keywords

• Motion: The change in position of an object with time.
• Measurement: The process of determining the size, length, or amount of something.
• Standard unit: A universally accepted unit for measurement.
• Rest: A state in which an object does not change its position with time.
• Rectilinear motion: Motion in a straight line.
• Circular motion: Motion in a circular path around a fixed point.
• Periodic motion: Motion that repeats itself at regular intervals.