I can define length but am not solid. I can be scaled but never touched. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about standard units of measurement.
Answer
A meter
Explanation
A meter is a unit of length in the metric system, used to measure distance without a physical form.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A meter.
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