Triple Beam Balance

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass

Front

What do triple beam balances measure?

Back

Mass

Front

If an object has a mass of 310.4 g, what is its mass?

Back

310.4 g

Front

What is the mass indicated on the triple beam balance if it shows 566 g?

Back

566 g

Front

What is the value on the balance if it reads 354.6 g?

Back

354.6 g

Front

What is the unit of measurement for mass?

Back

Grams (g) or Kilograms (kg)

Front

What is the purpose of a triple beam balance?

Back

To measure the mass of an object accurately.

Front

How do you read a triple beam balance?

Back

Align the sliders on the beams until the pointer is at zero.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object; weight is the force of gravity on that mass.

Front

What is the principle behind the operation of a triple beam balance?

Back

It uses a system of levers to balance the mass of an object against known weights.