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Can I find the correct mass of a solid by using a balance scale or weights?

Can I find the correct mass of a solid by using a balance scale or weights?-example-1

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Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

Scientists need balances that can measure very small amounts of mass. Because a triple beam balance compares a known mass to an unknown mass it is unaffected by gravity. Unlike a spring scale which really measures weight, the triple beam balance gives a true measure of mass.

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