

Quad Beam Balance Quiz
Interactive Video
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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Evelyn Hayes
FREE Resource
5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in zeroing a quad beam balance?
Adjust the knurled nut
Slide all sliders to their zero marks
Place the object on the balance pan
Read the measurement
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you adjust the beam side up on a quad beam balance?
Turn the knurled nut counterclockwise
Move the smallest slider back and forth
Slide the largest slider to the right
Turn the knurled nut clockwise
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When measuring mass, which slider should you adjust first?
The smallest slider
The slider with no notches
The largest place value slider
The slider closest to the beam
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the notches on the beam?
To ensure the slider is firmly in place for a proper reading
To adjust the balance for different weights
To make the balance look more complex
To help in zeroing the balance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the final digit in the measurement determined?
By dividing the space between two marks into 10 parts
By reading the number directly from the balance
By adjusting the largest slider
By guessing the number
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