Understanding Scales and Weighing Methods

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Questions and Answers

What does a scale measure?

  • Volume of an object
  • Density of an object
  • Weight of an object (correct)
  • Mass of an object

What is often confused with the weight of an object?

  • Length
  • Volume
  • Density
  • Mass (correct)

Which law describes the proportionality between mechanical stress and deformation?

  • Einstein's Theory of Relativity
  • Boyle's Law
  • Newton's Law
  • Hooke's Law (correct)

What type of scales use the elastic deformation of a spring as a measure of weight?

<p>Spring scales (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of analytical balances?

<p>Quantitative chemical analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do weighing balances function?

<p>By balancing unknown weights with known weights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common accuracy (readability) of analytical balances in the range up to 220 g?

<p>0.01 mg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of analytical balance is suitable for weighing the smallest amounts?

<p>Ultra Micro Balances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many digits are typically displayed as readout on Ultra-micro balances?

<p>7 digits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are precision balances sometimes referred to as 'top-loading balances'?

<p>Because samples are loaded directly onto the weighing pan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes human weighing scales used in hospitals from analytical and precision balances?

<p>They are calibrated for medical use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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