Class 4 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 8: Weigh it, Pour it⭐ Topic 1
Measuring Weight
We measure weight using units like grams and kilograms, understanding how heavy or light objects are.
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Grams (g) measure light objects, like a small fruit or a few coins, while kilograms (kg) measure heavier objects, like a bag of rice or a person's weight.
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1 kilogram equals 1000 grams, which helps us convert between the two units when needed.
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- Grams measure light objects.
- Kilograms measure heavier objects.
- 1 kilogram = 1000 grams.
- A weighing scale measures weight accurately.
- Guessing weight by holding is less accurate than a scale.
- Weight measurement helps with shopping and travel.
- Grams and kilograms are standard weight units.
- Understanding weight is a useful daily skill.
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