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mass
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the amount of matter in an object. The unit of measure is gram.
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triple beam balance
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a device used for finding the mass of an object.
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rider
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a weight on the beam of a triple beam balance that counters the weight set on the pan.
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pan
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the surface on the triple beam balance where you place the object to determine its mass.
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density
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the ratio of mass to volume.
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gram
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unit of measure for mass, g is the symbol used.
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water displacement
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A way of measuring volume by using a graduated cylinder. You find the difference between the level of the liquid (water) before and the level of the liquid after you drop an object in.
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pointer
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a part on the triple beam balance that when pointing to the other side means that the riders are ready to be read.
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