Class 5 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 12: Racing Seconds⭐ Topic 1
Measuring Time in Seconds
We learn to measure very short periods of time using seconds, understanding how seconds relate to minutes and hours.
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A second is a very short unit of time - 60 seconds make 1 minute, and 60 minutes make 1 hour, so there are 3,600 seconds in an hour.
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We use seconds to measure quick events, like how long it takes to run a short distance, blink, or complete a quick task.
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- 60 seconds make 1 minute.
- 60 minutes make 1 hour.
- There are 3,600 seconds in an hour.
- Seconds measure very quick events.
- A stopwatch measures time in seconds accurately.
- Stopwatches are used in sports and science.
- Seconds help with precise timing.
- Time is divided into hours, minutes and seconds.
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