Spring Scale Flashcard

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What is the purpose of zeroing the scale before using a spring scale?

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To measure weight accurately.

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What is the purpose of the hanger in a spring scale?

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To mount the scale.

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What does the indicator on a spring scale do?

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It determines the unit of weight.

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What is a spring scale used for in a bathroom?

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To measure weight.

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What is the unit of measurement typically used with a spring scale?

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Newtons (N) or pounds (lbs).

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How does a spring scale measure weight?

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By the extension of a spring proportional to the weight applied.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, while mass is the amount of matter in the object.

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What happens if a spring scale is not zeroed before use?

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It will give inaccurate weight measurements.

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What is the maximum weight a spring scale can measure called?

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The scale's capacity.

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What is the principle behind the operation of a spring scale?

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Hooke's Law, which states that the force exerted by a spring is proportional to its extension.