M.C.Q.: Choose the correct answer(s) π§
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1.
Taring an electronic balance βοΈ means:
Turning on the electronic balance
Pressing the βTareβ button to reset the display to 0 g
Turning off the electronic balance
Placing an object on the balance
2.
In which cases is it necessary to perform two measurements (or press the βTareβ button) ?
Measuring the mass of a liquid π§ͺ
Measuring the mass of a gold nugget
Measuring the mass of a large dog on a scale
Measuring the mass of a powder π§ͺ
3.
To measure the mass of air contained in a container, should we perform two measurements (or possibly press the βTareβ button)?
Yes, two measurements are needed
No, one measurement is enough
It depends on the container
4.
135.2 g corresponds to:
the mass of the beaker
the mass of the burning alcohol
the mass of the beaker and the alcohol
it is not possible to know
5.
148.7 g corresponds to:
the mass of the beaker
the mass of the water
the mass of the beaker and the water
it is not possible to know
6.
Two balances βοΈ are used to measure the mass of a piece of meteorite βοΈ (extraterrestrial object).
Which statements are correct ?
Balance 1 is miscalibrated.
The meteorite deteriorated between the two measurements.
Balance 2 is more precise than Balance 1.
The meteorite has a mass between 13.7 g and 13.9 g.
Balance 1 is precise to the nearest gram.
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