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A triple beam balance is used to measure the mass of solid objects in grams (g). It has three beams that each measure mass to a different unit place (ones, tens, hundreds). |
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A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of liquids in milliliters (mL). It is read by looking at the very bottom of the curve of liquid in the cylinder. |
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A ruler is used to measure the length of objects. It usually has two edges, one that measures in metric units (centimeters) and one that measures in English
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| A spring scale is used to measure the weight, or gravitational force, of an object. It is used by attaching an object to the hook at the end of the scale. Then, the weight is displayed on the tube of the scale in Newtons (N) or pounds (lb). |
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| A compass is a tool that detects magnetic fields. When no local fields are present, a compass will detect Earth's magnetic field. The arrow of a compass generally points North, so a person using a compass can tell which direction he/she is facing. |
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| A microscope is used to view objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. |
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| A stopwatch is used to measure time in seconds and minutes. |
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A telescope is used to view objects that are very far away. |
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A thermometer is used to measure temperature in either degress Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). A thermometer is read by looking at the number that is displayed at the top of the red line inside of the thermometer. |
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