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Paper 2 · November 2015 · Measurement and Units

Name the laboratory instrument commonly used to measure the mass of an object.

Model answer

triple beam balance

Also accepted: beam balance

Explanation

Mass is measured with a triple beam balance.

Derived from ZIMSEC Physics 5055/2 Paper 2 Theory, November 2015, Q1

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