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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A balance is a scientific tool used to measure?
A
time
B
height
C
mass
D
oil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mass is always measured using a beam balance . A spring balance gives different readings at different places on earth because it measures the weight not mass.

Detailed explanation-2: -Weight of a body is measured using a spring balance.

Detailed explanation-3: -A weighing balance measures mass directly by comparing the unknown mass to a known mass, which is not affected by changes in gravity. Therefore, a balance should give the same reading regardless of its location.

Detailed explanation-4: -A spring balance is used to measure the weight of an object and the mass is measured by a beam balance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Balances are instruments that measure mass (basically the amount of matter in something). A true balance measures mass directly by comparing the unknown mass to a known mass, a process that is not affected by changes in gravity.

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