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What is the basic unit of time that is often used to measure short durations?

• Minutes

• Seconds

• Hours

• Days

In which of the following scenarios are seconds most commonly used?

• Calculating the duration of a flight

• Measuring the length of a movie

• Scheduling a meeting

• Timing a sprint race

Why are seconds important in our daily lives?

• They help in measuring long durations

• They are used in precise scientific calculations

• They are irrelevant in modern technology

• They are only used in historical contexts

Which of the following is NOT a context where seconds are crucial?

• Cooking recipes

• Annual financial reports

• Astronomical observations

• Heart rate monitoring

What is a key takeaway about the concept of seconds?

• Seconds are outdated in modern technology

• Seconds are less important than minutes

• Seconds are a fundamental unit of time measurement

• Seconds are only used in sports