Area is measured in which unit?

• A. m/s
• B. cm
• C. cm2 (squared)
• D. cm3

Answer: (C)

Area is a two-dimensional measurement that quantifies the extent of a surface. The unit for measuring area is derived from the basic unit of length squared. In the International System of Units (SI), the standard unit of length is the meter. When measuring area, one takes the length and multiplies it by the width, yielding a measurement in square units.

In this case, using centimeters as the unit of length, area is measured in square centimeters, denoted as cm². This indicates that you are considering a space that is measured in two dimensions, hence the squared unit.

Other options include units for different physical quantities. For example, m/s represents speed (meters per second), cm refers to a linear measurement (centimeters), and cm³ (cubic centimeters) measures volume, which is a three-dimensional measurement. Only cm² is appropriate for area, making it the correct choice.