Triple Beam Balance Measurement Worksheet

Triple Beam Balance Measurement

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image of the triple beam balance to help you answer questions about its parts and how to read measurements.

1. What is the purpose of the pan on a triple beam balance?

2. Name one of the three beams found on a triple beam balance.

3. What is the name of the marker that lines up with the zero mark when the balance is empty and calibrated?

4. Before measuring, you should always   the triple beam balance to ensure accurate readings.

5. You should always move the largest rider (100g)  , then the middle rider (10g), and finally the smallest rider (1g).

6. The unit of measurement for mass using a triple beam balance is  .

7. Which of the following is NOT a part of a triple beam balance?

8. What is the maximum mass typically measured by a standard triple beam balance?

9. If the 100g rider is on the 300g mark, the 10g rider is on the 70g mark, and the 1g rider is on the 4.5g mark, what is the total mass being measured?

10. Describe in your own words how you would measure the mass of an object using a triple beam balance.