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Weight is always measured on Spring Balance, however Mass is represented by Beam Balance.

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How does a spring balance measure the mass of an object?

A spring device can only measure an object's weight. In order to find its mass, you then have to either compare its weight with the weight of a known mass, or else use the value of gravitational acceleration to calculate the mass from the weight.


A spring scale is used to measure weight and a what is used to measure mass?

A spring scale is used to measure weight, which is the force acting on an object due to gravity. A balance scale is typically used to measure mass, which is the amount of matter in an object.


Why does a spring balance measure weigth instead of mass?

A spring balance measures weight because it relies on the force of gravity acting on the object being weighed. The spring inside the balance extends or compresses based on the gravitational force acting on the object, providing a measure of the weight of the object. To measure mass, a balance that compares gravitational force with a known reference mass is needed.


A laboratory instrument you used to measure mass and weight?

A laboratory instrument commonly used to measure mass is a balance or scale. Weight can be measured using a spring balance or a load cell device.


Do you use a spring scale when meausing the mass of an object?

No, a spring scale is used to measure weight, not mass. To measure mass, you would typically use a balance scale or electronic scale. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, whereas weight is the force acting on an object due to gravity.


What is a spring scale used to measure?

A spring scale measures weight. It is dependent on the gravity, and so one's weight in space, or on the moon would be different based on the spring scale. A balance measures mass, and since the standards in a balance are the same no matter what the gravity is, then the mass remains constant. However, for all practical purposes, the gravity on earth is constant so the weight and mass of the objects would be the same.


What do a pan-balance and the spring scale each measure?

A pan balance measures mass by comparing an unknown mass to a known mass using weights on a balancing scale. A spring scale measures force by the amount of stretch or compression in a spring when a force is applied to it.


How do you determine your mass?

It is carried out by physical balance and the weight by spring balance.


Can you measure mass using spring balance?

Yes


What is compression spring balance function?

A compression spring balance is a device that uses the mechanical force of a spring to measure weight or force. As a load is applied, the spring compresses or extends, and this change in length is proportional to the force being measured. The amount of compression corresponds to the weight of the object being weighed.


What is used to measure an object's weight?

To measure weight, a scale. To measure mass, a balance.


What unit is used to measure with a balance?

A balance is used to measure either mass or weight. The corresponding units are kilograms (for mass) and newton (for weight).