Physics
Grade-6
Easy

Question

A cubit is the length ____.

  1. From the elbow till the tip of the finger.
  2. From the little finger to the thumb.
  3. Of the foot
  4. Length of the arm

hintHint:

A cubit is a length from the little finger to the thumb.

The correct answer is: From the elbow till the tip of the finger.


    • A cubit, often known as a "natural cubit," is a 1.5-foot distance between the thumb and extended finger and the elbow.
    • This standard appears to have been used in both the Roman and Greek measurement systems.