Rebecca has samples of different types of metal, and she wants to find the density of each. First, she measures the volume of each sample. Now she needs to measure the samples' masses.Which of the following tools should Rebecca use to measure the mass of each sample? A. graduated cylinder B. balance C. measuring tape D. calipers
Question
Rebecca has samples of different types of metal, and she wants to find the density of each. First, she measures the volume of each sample. Now she needs to measure the samples' masses.Which of the following tools should Rebecca use to measure the mass of each sample? A. graduated cylinder B. balance C. measuring tape D. calipers
Solution
Rebecca should use a balance (Option B) to measure the mass of each sample. A balance is a tool used to measure the mass of an object. The other tools listed (graduated cylinder, measuring tape, calipers) are not appropriate for measuring mass. A graduated cylinder is used for measuring volume of a liquid, a measuring tape is used for measuring length or distance, and calipers are used for measuring the distance between two opposite sides of an object.
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