What measurement is made with a triple beam balance?

My answer was going to be Mass, but I didn't know if the answer could be Grams or not. Please help!

What did bobpursley tell you?

He said it measures mass. However, the question does not make sense for it to be mass. I said it was mass, but I have second thoughts of whether it could be grams that it is measuring.

The measurement made with a triple beam balance is indeed mass. The unit of measurement can be grams (g), kilograms (kg), or even pounds (lb) depending on the specific balance you are using. In most scientific settings, the unit of measurement for mass is typically grams.

To use a triple beam balance, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the balance is properly calibrated and zeroed. This is usually done by adjusting the three weight beams and ensuring the pointer is set at zero.

2. Place the object whose mass you want to measure on the pan of the balance.

3. Begin by adjusting the largest weight beam (usually the one on the far right) until the pointer moves to the right and returns to its resting position. Repeat this step until the pointer no longer moves.

4. Move on to the second largest weight beam (usually found in the middle) and adjust it until the pointer once again moves and returns to the resting position. Repeat this step until the pointer no longer moves.

5. Finally, adjust the smallest weight beam (found on the far left) until the pointer is perfectly aligned with the zero mark on the scale.

6. Read the measurement by noting the position of each weight beam. Each beam has a labeled scale, and the measurement is determined by adding up the values indicated by the scales of all three beams. For example, if the left beam reads 200g, the middle beam reads 20g, and the right beam reads 3g, the total mass would be 223 grams.

Remember to handle the weights and balance with care, and always return the balance to its zero position before and after use to maintain accuracy.