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You need only one instrument: a balance (or scale) to measure the weight of a known mass. Then use Newton's equation F = GMm/r^2 where: F = the weight (in Newtons) of the object, shown by the scale you're weighing it with G = the universal gravitational constant, 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2 m = the mass of the object you're weighing, in kg M = the mass of the Earth in kg (the figure you're trying to determine) r = the radius of the Earth (6360km or thereabouts), i.e. the distance between the centre of mass of the object you're weighing, and the centre of the Earth

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