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Six Rules of the Triple Beam Balance
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1. Beam must be level to start
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2. Slide all masses to the zero position
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3. Use the threaded knob on the left to line up the fixed line on the right with the line on the movable arm
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4. Place object on the center of the platform
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5. Move the masses until it balances
on the zero
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6. Mass is the sum of the readings on the three beams
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Mass is:
A measure of the amount of matter
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Question
How is mass measured?
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If you use a (what tool), then you can measure mass in (what metric unit).
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Controls
Follow the rules of the triple beam balance.
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Objects
Clothespin Sharpie Hockey puck Small beaker Plastic cup 10 marbles in plastic cup
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Objects
Large bolt Battery Scissors Timer Paper-hole puncher Stapler
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Add a column in front of object on the data table
My estimate was: RO = Right On L = Low H = High