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A triple-beam balance. Since grams are used to measure mass, which is independent of gravity, a balance is used. That way, no matter the gravity, the correct mass is given. Yes, there can be scales made, specific to earth's gravity that would measure mass, but they would only be accurate on earth.
Answer RefinementAny type of balance can be used, it doesn't have to be a triple-beam.A spring operated scale can also be used.
Both types of balances must be adequately calibrated to give reliable answers.
In addition to balances and scales there are a large number of other ways for measuring mass. Nearly any measurable quantity that can be related to mass can be used to measure mass. For example, the mass of a single charged molecule can be calculated based on how the particle behaves in an electric and/or magnetic field. If the various measured quantities are in metric units then the resulting mass is also in metric units.
Or, the mass of an abject can be determined by how fast it's position changes with time when dropped in a gravitational field. In this case, the measuremnt instrument might be a stop watch (which is a metric instrument).
There are many ways, and instruments, that can be used to determine the mass of an object.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoA balanced scale, which compares the mass of one object with that of a known quantity.
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Instrument used to measure mass in metric system?
We can use different types of balances; the unit of mass in SI is the kilogram.
What do you measure mass with in the metric system?
The unit of mass is the kilogram.
The primary measure of mass in the metric system is?
GRAMS (g)
What is a system of measurement based on ten?
Matter is defined as that which has mass and occupies space. There are procedures to measure both. Even if you can't measure the mass of an object directly (such as a gas), you can still determine it's mass by measuring the space it occupies. Pressure is one way to measure the mass of gas by the amount of space it occupies.
Which measure in the metric system is defined by using an object for a referent?
Mass
Instrument used to measure mass in metric system?
We can use different types of balances; the unit of mass in SI is the kilogram.
What unit is used to measure mass in the metric system?
The SI unit for mass in the metric system is the kilogram.
What do you measure mass with in the metric system?
The unit of mass is the kilogram.
Does the Metric system measure mass and weight?
yes
What does the metric system let us do?
Measure mass and volume.
Can you use grams to measure mass in the metric system?
Yes you can.
The primary measure of mass in the metric system is?
GRAMS (g)
What is a system of measurement based on ten?
Matter is defined as that which has mass and occupies space. There are procedures to measure both. Even if you can't measure the mass of an object directly (such as a gas), you can still determine it's mass by measuring the space it occupies. Pressure is one way to measure the mass of gas by the amount of space it occupies.
What unit is a kilogram?
A kilogram (kg) is a measure of mass in the Metric system.
What would you measure the mass of your lunch in metric system?
Probably in grams.
Which measure in the metric system is defined by using an object for a referent?
Mass
What unit of measurement do you use to measure mass in the metric system?
The base unit of mass is the kilogram.
