Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What does a scale measure?
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?
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?
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?
What type of scales use the elastic deformation of a spring as a measure of weight?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main application of analytical balances?
What is the main application of analytical balances?
Signup and view all the answers
How do weighing balances function?
How do weighing balances function?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the common accuracy (readability) of analytical balances in the range up to 220 g?
What is the common accuracy (readability) of analytical balances in the range up to 220 g?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of analytical balance is suitable for weighing the smallest amounts?
Which type of analytical balance is suitable for weighing the smallest amounts?
Signup and view all the answers
How many digits are typically displayed as readout on Ultra-micro balances?
How many digits are typically displayed as readout on Ultra-micro balances?
Signup and view all the answers
Why are precision balances sometimes referred to as 'top-loading balances'?
Why are precision balances sometimes referred to as 'top-loading balances'?
Signup and view all the answers
What distinguishes human weighing scales used in hospitals from analytical and precision balances?
What distinguishes human weighing scales used in hospitals from analytical and precision balances?
Signup and view all the answers
