I need help with my lab, it's telling me to measure the mass of cup 1, but i don't understand how to measure it...
I have a digital scale does that measure mass? or is there a certain equation to measure it?
If your scale reads in grams or kilograms, that is mass assuming you do this on earth without acceleration (do not do it while in free fall before opening your parachute)
If your scale reads in pounds, that is really force, not mass. Convert the pounds to kilograms.
the scale is in kilograms, thx for helping me understand :)
To measure the mass of an object, you can indeed use a digital scale. A digital scale is designed to measure the mass of an object in grams (g) or kilograms (kg). Here's how you can measure the mass of cup 1 using a digital scale:
1. Ensure that the digital scale is calibrated and set to zero. This means there should be nothing on the scale and the display should read zero.
2. Place cup 1 on the center of the scale's platform. Make sure the cup is stable and not tipping or leaning.
3. Wait for a few seconds until the scale stabilizes and displays a stable reading. The reading on the scale represents the mass of cup 1.
If you're unsure whether your digital scale measures mass or weight, it's important to note that weight and mass are related but different concepts. Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity, while mass is the amount of matter contained in an object. However, for practical purposes, a digital scale measures weight but can indirectly provide you with the mass of an object assuming that you're on Earth and in a place where the acceleration due to gravity is relatively constant.
So, to measure mass using a digital scale, you can treat the reading on the scale as the mass of the object. However, in scientific experiments and calculations, it's good practice to conduct measurements in an environment with a known and constant acceleration due to gravity.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.