Mass of a Regular Object POINTER Notes: Mass RIDERS PAN Mass of a Regular Object
Mass: Definition: Unit: Equipment: The amount of matter in an object. grams (g) Triple beam balance
Steps: (Mass of a regular object) Ex. Rock, pencil, etc.
1. Obtain a triple beam balance (make sure to carry it with 2 hands on the base).
2. Make sure that the riders are all to the __________ of the beams. LEFT
3. Next, make sure that the triple beam balance pointer is at ________ 3. Next, make sure that the triple beam balance pointer is at ________. If it isn’t, call the teacher over. ZERO
4. Place the object that you wish to mass on the center of the balance’s ________ . PAN
5. Move the ___________ on the beams until the pointer is back on __________ again. RIDERS ZERO
6. ___________ all the numbers together from each rider and this is your ________________ . ADD MASS 300 70 + 3.3 373.3 g 300 70 3.3
7. Make sure to put the proper label/unit - _________ or ____. g GRAMS
70 +9.5 79.5 g Units!!!
60 100 + 8 168 g
60 + 2.4 62.4 g