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How is the mass of an object measured?

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Mass is measured by using a balance
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Answer:

Mass of an object is measured on the balance which is an instrument.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Mass of an object is the property of an object which represent the amount of matter in the object.
  • It is equal to the force of gravity applied on the object by earth.
  • It is measured in grams or kilograms.
  • There are many type of measuring balance which measure the mass into different units Like grams, kilograms or In milligram.
  • Milligram is small unit of mass while kilogram is big unit.




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