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The scale is used to measure weight. Weight is force, specifically, the magnitude
of the gravitational force of attraction between two masses. So the scale can be
marked in any unit of force, such as pounds, newtons, stone, etc. It will read
correctly wherever it's used.
Also, if at the time of manufacture, it is known what planet the scale will be used
on, and the acceleration of gravity on that planet is known, then as long as the
scale is not taken to another planet, every force it measures reveals the mass of
the object being weighed, and it could even be marked in units of mass, such as
kilograms.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoDepending on its size and if it is metric it would be grams, milligrams or kilograms. If it is imperial pounds and ounces.
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∙ 15y agoA measure of force but the specific unit depends on the setup of the machine. Could be newtons, kilograms, or pounds, to name a few.
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∙ 14y agoIt depends how large it is and what the maxium weight is that it can measure. I have two spring balances, one in ounces and the other in pounds.
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∙ 13y agoA Newton (N), the unit for force. One Newton is equivalent to 1kg * m / s^2, or mass * acceleration.
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∙ 8y agoIt measures weight but it is usually graduated to give measures of mass.
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∙ 8y agoSpring scale is used to measure a mass.
This is not an accurate instrument and must be avoided for trade.
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What is the SI unit of measurement scale?
It depends what you're measuring. For example, if you're measuring distance, the SI unit used is the metre.
Si unit of Celsius?
Celsius is not an SI unit. The SI unit for temperature is Kelvin (K). This has the same scale as Celsius, the difference is 0 K is absolute zero and not the temperature of iced water. 0 K equals -273.15C
Is Fahrenheit a proper si unit of measurement?
There is none. Fahrenheit is not an SI unit.
What is the SI prefix that represents 1000 times the base unit?
Kilo = 1,000 times the base unit Abbreviation = K Here is a link for all of the SI Prefixes and their decimal, short scale, long scale, and prefix as well as the symbol of abbreviation : http://.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SI_prefix Hope this helped!
Is a meter a SI unit for volume?
No, meter is the SI unit of Length, Si unit of volume is meter3.
Which unit will measure distance?
The answer depends on the scale but the SI unit is a metre.
What the SI unit for temperatures?
The scale used is usually Celsius or Kelvin.AnswerThe SI unit of temperature is the kelvin (K). Celsius is a metric unit, but not an SI unit, although it may be 'used alongside' the SI system.
What is the official si unit for temperature scale?
The official SI unit for temperature is Celsius. The symbol is °C.
What is the SI unit of measurement scale?
It depends what you're measuring. For example, if you're measuring distance, the SI unit used is the metre.
What units do you use on the spring scale?
The unit used on spring scales is 'Newtons.'
What unit does spring scale measure?
Spring scales can measure grams, newtons, or pounds.
What is si unit of spring constant k?
It is Newtons per metre.
What standard unit does a spring scale measure?
Ounces or Grams
What is the name of the unit metric for a spring scale?
Probably a kilogram.
What is a newton meter for?
A newton metre is the SI unit for torque, symbol Nm, and is also technically equivalent to the joule. A newton meter is a term sometimes used to reference a spring scale, which uses a spring and Hooke's law to measure the force exerted in a linear direction. For purposes of avoiding confusion, using the term 'spring scale' is better.
What unit of measure is a spring scale in science?
Weight (Newtons or pounds).
What unit dose a spring scale measure?
It measures by using newtons.
