Can Chitra use a handspan to find the length of all these things? Find out and circle which things around you are shorter than a handspan? Can we use fingers also to find the length of these things?
Chitra cannot use a handspan to measure very small objects like a pencil, eraser, or small toys because they are shorter than a handspan.
For objects shorter than a handspan, we should use fingers to measure their length.
Fingers are smaller units and work better for measuring small things like a pencil, key, or small notebook.
∴ Handspan is suitable for larger objects. ∴ Fingers are suitable for smaller objects.
Explanation
The chapter explains that Dadi uses handspan to measure the length of Chitra's sweater, and we can also use fingers for smaller objects. Students learn to choose the appropriate measuring unit based on the size of the object — handspan for larger objects and fingers for smaller objects.
Solution Steps
Identify objects that are shorter than a handspan (pencil, eraser, small toys).
Recognize that handspan is too large a unit for measuring small objects.
Choose fingers as the appropriate measuring unit for smaller objects.
Apply fingers to measure things like pencils, keys, and small notebooks.