What is the main analogy used to explain pan balances?

Understanding Pan Balances and Weights

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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A swing
A seesaw
A lever
A pulley
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of pan balances, what do the weights represent?
Colors
Numbers
Letters
Shapes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a square weighs 9, what equation does this represent?
x = 10 - 1
x = 5 + 4
x = 9
x = 3 + 6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much does a blue triangle weigh if the other side of the balance is 10?
6
7
9
8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the weight of one circle if two circles balance with 10?
6
4
3
5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If three triangles weigh 15, what is the weight of one triangle?
4
5
6
3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the weight of one circle if five circles and one unit weigh 21?
3
4
5
6
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