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The following is the other example of unit mass
Unit Kilogram equivalent
1 ton 1000 kg
1 gram 0.001 kg
1 milligram 0.000001 kg
Mass is measured by instrument called balances. Common laboratory
examples of instruments used to measure mass are the beam balance and
the electric balance.
A triple beam balance is an accurate and
reliable method of measuring mass. Most
triple beam balance can measure masses
to 0.01 kg. A triple beam balance is also
called as Ohaus balance
One advantage of the electric balance
over the beam balance is that reading can
be obtained very quickly.
Watch the video below to strengthen your understanding
Video 1
