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Lab 2: Measurements Name_bro Negan —______ Exercise 1: Weighing lab samples with a triple balance beam scale Guana bi ne a= 1. On the diagram above label a. The platform (where the sample to be weighed is placed) b. The pointer (the needle that will be centered when you have the correct mass) c. The beams (where you will adjust the balancing weight until it equals the mass of your sample) d. DRAW and label the knob you turn to “Zero out” the scale (make sure the pointer points at 0 when there is nothing on the platform) 2. Check your units. Do these scales measure mass in imperial units (pounds, ounces) or metric (also known as international) units (kilograms, grams)? Lilegca5, Greve Ss 3. What is jie increment of mass pn each of the 3 beams? each beam JoeS by ©, low, | 4. How accurate can you be with these scales? In other words, how specific can you get about the mass of asample? You coy be accucek with the scale by every oO 5. Weigh each of the 3 objects at your scale to the nearest gram (include units in your answer) Object Mass Eraser 8.2 Gram Masking tape Wo b-2 go" | 206-2 5rrr | Ceramic powder sample organizer ago. b-lgran 2Gb- 1g com