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Using a Triple Beam Balance

Using a Triple Beam Balance

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Science

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8th Grade

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Easy

Created by

KAISER DEBRA

Used 1+ times

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a triple beam balance?

To measure the volume of an object.

To measure the weight of an object.

To measure the mass of an object.

To measure the density of an object.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to prepare a triple beam balance for measurement?

Place the object on the pan.

Move all weights to the far right.

Ensure the arm lines up with zero.

Calibrate the balance with a known weight.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the arm of the triple beam balance drops to the bottom after moving a weight, what does this indicate?

The object is too light for the balance.

The weight moved is too heavy.

The balance is not properly zeroed.

The object's mass is exactly the value of the weight.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the final mass of an object determined using a triple beam balance?

By subtracting the smallest beam's value from the largest.

By multiplying the values from all three beams.

By adding the values from all three beams.

By reading only the value on the largest beam.

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