Triple Beam Balance
What is the purpose of a triple beam balance?
To measure the mass of an object.
What is volume?
The amount of space occupied by an object or substance.
What tool is mostly used to measure weight?
A scale or balance.
What is a meter stick used for?
Measuring length.
How many mL does a graduated cylinder hold?
10 mL to 1000 mL.
What is the typical unit of measurement used on a triple beam balance?
Grams.
What unit is commonly used to measure the volume of liquids in the metric system?
Liters.
What is weight?
The force applied by gravity on an object.
What is the primary material that meter sticks are often made from?
Wood, plastic, or metal.
What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?
Measuring volumes of liquid
What are the three types of riders found on a triple beam balance?
A rider for hundreds, a rider for tens, and a rider for ones.
What is the difference between mass and volume?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while volume is the space that matter occupies.
True or False: Weight changes depending on where you are in the universe.
True.
How big is a meter stick?
About 3 feet.
Where should a graduated cylinder be read from?
You should always read the bottom of the meniscus.
How can you tell if the triple beam balance is leveled correctly?
The pointer should align with the zero mark when no weight is on the pan.
What tool is mostly used to measure the volume of liquids?
A graduated cylinder.
What unit is commonly used to measure weight in the metric system?
Newtons or grams.
What can be measured by a meter stick?
Length.
What is a graduated cylinder not used for?
Volumetric analysis.
What is the maximum mass that a typical triple beam balance can measure?
610 grams.
How is the volume of a rectangular prism calculated?
By multiplying length, width, and height (Volume = length × width × height).
Can you feel your weight?
Yes.
Does a meter stick measure distance?
Yes.
What is more accurate, a graduated cylinder or a beaker?
A graduated cylinder.