Triple Beam Balance Practice

Front

What is a triple beam balance?

Back

A triple beam balance is a device used to measure the mass of an object by balancing it against known weights.

Front

What does a triple beam balance measure?

Back

Mass.

Front

How do you read a triple beam balance?

Back

You read the scale by adding the values from the three beams to find the total mass.

Front

What is the first step in using a triple beam balance?

Back

Ensure the balance is calibrated to zero before placing the object on it.

Front

If the first beam reads 200 g, the second beam reads 50 g, and the third beam reads 30 g, what is the total mass?

Back

Total mass = 200 g + 50 g + 30 g = 280 g.

Front

What is the value on the balance if the reading is 480.5 g?

Back

480.5 g.

Front

What is the value on the balance if the reading is 559.4 g?

Back

559.4 g.

Front

What is the value on the balance if the reading is 142.0 g?

Back

142.0 g.

Front

What is the value on the balance if the reading is 190.4 g?

Back

190.4 g.

Front

What is the purpose of the sliding weights on a triple beam balance?

Back

The sliding weights are used to adjust the balance to measure the mass of an object accurately.