Question

Which of the following equipment is used to measure Long Jump?

• A. Stop Watch
• B. Height chart
• C. Measuring Tape
• D. Weighing Scale

Hint:

Measuring tape is an essential tool in athletics for measuring distances in events like long jump and triple jump.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Measuring tape is used to measure the distance covered during a long jump. It ensures accurate measurement from the take-off point to the landing point in the sandpit.
- Option (a): A stopwatch measures time, not distance.
- Option (b): A height chart measures height, not horizontal distance.
- Option (d): A weighing scale measures weight.
Thus, the correct equipment for measuring long jump is a measuring tape.