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Which apparatus is commonly used for measuring mass in a laboratory setting?
Which apparatus is commonly used for measuring mass in a laboratory setting?
- Petri dish
- Beaker
- Graduated cylinder
- Triple beam balance (correct)
What is the purpose of the zero point adjustment knob on a triple beam balance?
What is the purpose of the zero point adjustment knob on a triple beam balance?
- To adjust the lighting for better visibility
- To adjust the position of the balance pans
- To change the units of measurement
- To adjust the balance to zero before measurement (correct)
Which of the following is a feature of a double-pan balance?
Which of the following is a feature of a double-pan balance?
- Single pan for measurement (correct)
- Adjustable zero point knob
- Triple beam measurement
- Graduations on balance for volume measurement
What do graduations on a balance indicate?
What do graduations on a balance indicate?
If you need to measure the mass of an object, which apparatus should you use?
If you need to measure the mass of an object, which apparatus should you use?
Why should wire gauze be used when heating objects in the lab?
Why should wire gauze be used when heating objects in the lab?
What is the purpose of the zero point adjustment knob on a double-pan balance?
What is the purpose of the zero point adjustment knob on a double-pan balance?
Which part of a double-pan balance is used to balance the object being measured to determine its mass?
Which part of a double-pan balance is used to balance the object being measured to determine its mass?
What is the function of the beams on a double-pan balance?
What is the function of the beams on a double-pan balance?
In a double-pan balance, what is the purpose of the left pan?
In a double-pan balance, what is the purpose of the left pan?
What is the significance of the upper beam of a double-pan balance being divided into ten major units of 1 gram each?
What is the significance of the upper beam of a double-pan balance being divided into ten major units of 1 gram each?
How does the lower beam of a double-pan balance assist in measuring objects' masses?
How does the lower beam of a double-pan balance assist in measuring objects' masses?
What is the first step when finding the mass of an object using a double-pan balance?
What is the first step when finding the mass of an object using a double-pan balance?
How is the zero point adjusted on a double-pan balance?
How is the zero point adjusted on a double-pan balance?
Which beam on a triple beam balance is divided into 10 major units of 1 gram each?
Which beam on a triple beam balance is divided into 10 major units of 1 gram each?
When finding the mass of an object using a triple beam balance, which rider should be moved first?
When finding the mass of an object using a triple beam balance, which rider should be moved first?
What is the purpose of the graduations on the beams of a triple beam balance?
What is the purpose of the graduations on the beams of a triple beam balance?
How is the mass of an object determined when using a double-pan balance?
How is the mass of an object determined when using a double-pan balance?
