Question

Which item would be most appropriate to measure on the triple beam balance in the Gizmo? Select one: 7 Oa. A car b. A baby C. A 55 inch flat screen TV O d. A pen​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - option D. a pen.

Explanation:

A triple beam balance is an instrument which is a type of lever used to measure the mass of an unknown mass object very precisely. This instrument shows a very small error of ±0.05 grams.

It has a measurement tray on one side of the instrument and a fulcrum on the other side. On the measurement tray, an object with an unknown mass is placed and a set of sliding weights on the fulcrum. The sliding weights called riders that slide on beams to balance the object. The maximum weight a triple beam balance can measure is 610 grams ( 10+500+100).

Thus, the correct answer among these options is - option D.a  pen.