The NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Curiosity Chapter 5 Measurement of Length and Motion explain every exercise question for the 2026-27 textbook. Students can download the PDF to revise SI units, scale reading, curved-line measurement, reference point, rest and motion, and motion types.

  • Resource: Class 6 Science Chapter 5 NCERT Solutions PDF.
  • Chapter focus: unit conversions, reference point and linear, circular and oscillatory motion.
  • Question type: matching, true-false, conversion sums, activities and diagram-based motion mapping.

Class 6 Science Chapter 5 Measurement of Length and Motion NCERT Solutions 2026-27

Student Feedback: In a Collegedunia classroom poll, 74% of Class 6 students said unit conversion became easier after writing each answer as number plus unit.

Measurement of Length and Motion Solutions Overview

Chapter 5 begins with body-part measurements and then explains why standard units are needed. The solutions show how to choose km, m, cm or mm for different objects and how to write units correctly.

Standard units and scale reading in Class 6 Science Chapter 5

Chapter ideaWhat it meansAnswer cue
Standard unitsame meaning for everyonehandspan is not standard
Scale readingread from the correct eye positionsubtract starting mark if zero is broken
Reference pointfixed point used to describe positionneeded for motion answers
Motion typepath followed by objectlinear, circular or oscillatory

Scale Reading and Unit Conversion in Chapter 5

The chapter uses the conversion chain 1 km = 1000 m, 1 m = 100 cm and 1 cm = 10 mm. A student should first decide whether the answer moves to a bigger unit or a smaller unit.

Types of motion map for Class 6 Science Chapter 5

  • Move from km to m by multiplying by 1000.
  • Move from m to cm by multiplying by 100.
  • Move from cm to mm by multiplying by 10.
  • Choose motion type by looking at the path.

Measurement of Length and Motion Class 6 Video Lesson

Source: Class 6 Science Chapter 5 solution video on YouTube

All Chapter 5 Question Cards with Solutions

The companion question-card page gives each Chapter 5 exercise prompt with a Check Solution panel and an Expert Solution panel. Use it for quick revision before downloading the PDF.

Related Class 6 Science Chapter 5 Resources

ResourceClass 6 Science Chapter 5 Link
NCERT Book PDFRead the official chapter PDF
NotesRevise Chapter 5 with notes
Handwritten NotesOpen handwritten revision notes

Class 6 Science Curiosity NCERT Solutions for All Chapters

Class 6 Science Chapter 5 NCERT Solutions FAQs

Ques. What is covered in Class 6 Science Chapter 5 NCERT Solutions?

Ans. The PDF covers unit matching, true-false answers, unit conversion, measuring curved lines, reference point, motion types and the rollercoaster diagram question.

Ques. Are these answers based on the 2026-27 NCERT book?

Ans. Yes. The answers follow the 2026-27 NCERT Class 6 Science Curiosity Chapter 5 Measurement of Length and Motion.

Ques. What is the answer to 1.5 km in metres?

Ans. Since 1 km = 1000 m, 1.5 km = 1.5 x 1000 m = 1500 m.

Ques. What are the three types of motion in Chapter 5?

Ans. The chapter explains linear motion, circular motion and oscillatory motion with daily-life examples.