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What is the difference between scales and balances, and how do they function in measuring weight accurately?

Scales and balances are both tools used to measure weight, but they work in slightly different ways. Scales typically use a platform or hanging mechanism to compare the weight of an object to a known standard, such as a set of calibrated weights. Balances, on the other hand, use a beam or lever system to compare the weight of an object to a counterweight. Both scales and balances rely on the principle of equilibrium to accurately measure weight.


What is the efficiency formula of lever?

The efficiency of a lever can be calculated using the formula: Efficiency = (output force × output distance) / (input force × input distance) * 100%. It represents the ratio of the output work done by the lever compared to the input work applied to the lever.


What machines are used to measure mass?

Common machines used to measure mass include balance scales, spring scales, and electronic scales. These devices work by comparing the gravitational force acting on an object to a reference mass or force.


How do you calculate the work input of a lever?

To calculate the work input of a lever, you can use the formula: work input = effort force x effort distance. The effort force is the force applied to the lever, and the effort distance is the distance the effort force acts over. Multiply these values to find the work input.


What is meant by the fulcrum in a lever?

The fulcrum in a lever is the fixed point around which the lever rotates or pivots. It acts as the support for the lever and is essential for enabling the lever to work by providing a pivot point for the force applied on one end to lift or move an object on the other end.

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What type lever are scales?

type 1


How does each scales work?

Scales work by measuring things. Thermometer scales work by measuring the temperature of the air and certain liquids for example.


How is a lever used?

a lever is used for helping people work with things.


When a screwdriver is used as a lever to open a paint can what is changed as the work is done?

lever


What is the difference between scales and balances, and how do they function in measuring weight accurately?

Scales and balances are both tools used to measure weight, but they work in slightly different ways. Scales typically use a platform or hanging mechanism to compare the weight of an object to a known standard, such as a set of calibrated weights. Balances, on the other hand, use a beam or lever system to compare the weight of an object to a counterweight. Both scales and balances rely on the principle of equilibrium to accurately measure weight.


What is the work called that you do on a machine?

lever


Which other simple machine is a wheel and axle most like?

The lever. Wheels work the same way that a lever does in that a wheel is like the outer end of the lever...


How does a carjack makes work easier?

This isn't that kind of carjack that you guys think it is, it a kind of tool for a car. It makes work easier because you can use it as a lever. You can use it as any kind of lever, a first class lever, a second class lever, ora third class lever. It works better as a third class lever. It works better as a third class lever because your using less work. Less work is being done with a third class lever because of he distance. The more the distance, the less force you need. Also, the more the distance, the less heavier it is.


Which class of lever is the best?

The classes of lever have nothing to do with how "good" they are. Which class of lever will work the best in any given situation depends on the situation.


What is the efficiency formula of lever?

The efficiency of a lever can be calculated using the formula: Efficiency = (output force × output distance) / (input force × input distance) * 100%. It represents the ratio of the output work done by the lever compared to the input work applied to the lever.


How does a stapler work as a lever?

It has a pivot point


When children play on a see-saw the long board that they sit on acts like and what?

it acts like a pair of scales the heavier one moving down and the lighter one going up. why?