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In simple terms, the following can be said:
A balance is used to caluculate the mass of an object in comparison to a known weight.
A scale is used to measure the force exerted on a mass by the gravity of the earth, then to convert that measurement into a calculation of the object's mass.
Therefore, we actually measure mass, not weight.
A scale provides much more precise calculations than does a balance.
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What measures mass by comparing the weight of two objects?
Scales or balances
What lab equipment would you use to measure?
In a modern lab, you would use a digital scale to measure mass. Historically, balances and spring scales were used.
Do mudfish have scales?
they have scales.
Does the Alaska pollock have scales?
yes they do all fish have scales All fish do not have scales.
What measuring tools do scientists use?
Meter sticks, calipers (dial, vernier, digital), digital balances (scales), spring balances, timers, micrometers, gauge pins, thickness gauges, etc. Pretty much anything that a machinist or engineer would use, scientists use them also plus more sophisticated tools like a SQUID (Superconducting QUantum Interference Device), which is a very sensitive magnetometer used to measure extremely subtle magnetic fields.
How do manufacturers determine the limits for the calibration of scales and balances?
I assume you mean the manufacturer while making and selling scales and balances. By the specifications on the equipment they are selling.
What Tools are used for measururing weight?
Balances and scales.
What are real world examples of a midpoint?
Scales or balances.
What measures mass by comparing the weight of two objects?
Scales or balances
What instrument is used to find weight?
ScaleBalanceScales and balances.a spring balanceScales are very good at that job.Weighing scales
What has the author Val Miller written?
Val Miller has written: 'Recommended guide for determining and reporting uncertainties for balances and scales' -- subject- s -: Balances - Weighing instruments -, Calibration, Scales - Weighing instruments -, Standards
What instrument measures the mass of samples of different chemicals?
Scales and balances.
Where can I learn about beam balances?
The Wikipedia article on weighing scales has a good section on beam balances: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weighing_scale#Balance
Why is lb used as an abbreviation for pound?
The abbreviation lb comes from the Latin word libra, meaning scales or balances which also described a Roman unit similar to the pound.
What don't sharks have compared to most fish?
scales
What do mass balances do that weighing scales don't?
Mass balances compare the force of gravity on two masses, while weighing scales use a spring and measure the force of gravity by studying the extension of the spring. A mass balance would give the same answer on the Moon, while the weighing scales would give an answer about a sixth of the correct value.
Tools in physics?
Rulers (meter rules etc..) Scales Balances (spring balances, lever balances etc..) Micrometers (Digital/Analogue) Verniers (Vernier Callipers) Timers (stopwatches, timing oscillations, electronic timers)
