“Celsius” names a scale/unit used to quantify temperature. By the same “unit/scale : physical quantity” relation, “metre” is used to quantify which physical quantity?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Length

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Analogy type: measurement mapping. “Celsius” is a temperature scale; temperature is the physical quantity. We must mirror this by pairing “metre” (a base SI unit) with its physical quantity: length (distance).

Given Data / Assumptions:Recovery-First applied: original options lacked “length,” so we minimally repaired the option set to include the correct physical quantity while keeping the item’s intent unchanged.

Concept / Approach:Keep the relation “unit/scale → measurand.” Metre measures length; “depth” is a particular dimension of length but is not the general physical quantity; “kilometer” is another unit; “tall” is an adjective; “speed” is different quantity (m/s).

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Identify the relation: unit/scale → quantity measured. 2) Celsius → temperature; therefore metre → length. 3) Choose “Length”.

Verification / Alternative check:SI base units list metre as the unit of length.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They are either subtypes, other units, adjectives, or unrelated quantities.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing a specific dimension (depth) with the general quantity (length).

Final Answer:Length

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