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'Fathom' is the unit used to measure:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Speed of ships
  2. Distance of stars
  3. Atmospheric pressure
  4. Depth of water

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Depth of water

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Depth of water šŸ“š Explanation: A fathom is a unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems equal to 6 feet (1.8288 meters). It is primarily used in maritime contexts to measure the depth of water. The term comes from the Old English word 'faethm', meaning outstretched arms. One fathom is roughly the distance between a person's outstretched arms.