Question

II. Answer the following questions:
1.Why Electronic balances are advantageous over beam balance?
2.Write any three precautions to be followed while measuring mass using digital balance.
3.Sheela wanted to buy 2 Kg of sugar . The grocer’s balance displayed 1.950 Kg as the result. How much more sugar will make up the desired quantity?
4.1000 quintals = -------------- tons.
5.------------------- is a submultiple of Kilogram.
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Answer 1

Answer:

• Answer. The difference between beam balance and electronic balance are measuring device. that is true for both instruments,but when your step on an electronic scale you are determining how much your body weighs. balance beam do not measure weight instead they value mass.
• Use tongs or gloves to place the empty container you will use for the substance to be measured on the balance platform. Fingerprints and other greases from your hands add mass and must be avoided for accurate measurements.