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Cubit

physical science Maturity 11-13

Long ago, people used their arms to measure.

Cubit rule Egyptian NK from Liverpool museum.jpg
Cubit rule Egyptian NK from Liverpool museum.jpg
They measured from the elbow to the finger. This was called a cubit. It helped them build big things. It was a very smart idea. Do you want to try it with your arm?

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File:Cubit rule Egyptian NK from Liverpool museum.jpg
Cubit rule Egyptian NK from Liverpool museum.jpg
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File:Nippur cubit.JPG
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 11.2 | Vital Level 4