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Scales used to measure weight include: * Spring scale - measures the increased length of a spring as it stretches * Balance scale - uses a horizontal lever to compare unknown weights to that of known weights

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In weight what does gm stand for?

A scale with a gm mode is probably referring to "grains."In metric, grain (gn) is equal to 50 MICROgrams (mg).In Imperial/British/Standard: The term dates back to the early British (aka Imperial) system of weights and measures where grain was used as the basis of all weights and was, therefore, the smallest of all weights in this system.1 grain = 1/7,000 of a pound (lb), or about 0.0646 gramsIn mass, gm is sometimes used to indicate grams, though g is more common (and correct). Weight is not a measure of mass but a measure of the effect of gravity on a mass, so in this case, it would not actually be a measurement of weight.


What instrument is used to measure the mass of the body?

A scale. Although it only measures the attractive force of gravity, it also provides your mass because of the known gravity of the Earth.


What did cf ritcher develop?

C.F. Richter developed the Richter scale in 1935, a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. This scale quantifies the energy released at the earthquake's source, providing a way to compare the size of different earthquakes. The Richter scale has since been largely replaced by the Moment Magnitude Scale (Mw) for more accurate measurements, especially for larger events. Nonetheless, Richter's work laid the foundation for modern seismology.


What makes a pound different from other units of measurement?

A pound is a unit of measurement that is used to measure weight or mass. It is different from other units of measurement because it specifically refers to a weight of 16 ounces or approximately 0.45 kilograms.


How much is a pound in weight and how does it compare to other units of measurement?

A pound is a unit of weight that is equal to 16 ounces. It is commonly used in the United States to measure the weight of objects. In comparison to other units of measurement, a pound is approximately equal to 0.45 kilograms, 453.6 grams, or 0.03 stone.

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