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This is usually done by weighing. On Earth, mass and weight are proportional; in fact, balances are usually calibrated for mass units, even if some of them really determine the weight.

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Explain how to use a balance to find mass?

find the mass of the container you will be using to measure something. The fill the container with ur substance. Measure it. Then subtract the mass of the container from the total mass


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