six rules of the triple beam balance
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Six Rules of the Triple Beam Balance. 1.Beam must be level to start. 2.Slide all masses to the zero position. 3.Use the threaded knob on the left to line up the fixed line on the right with the line on the movable arm. 4.Place object on the center of the platform. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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