1. Mass of a Regular Object
POINTER
Notes: Mass
RIDERS
PAN
Mass of a Regular Object

2. Mass: Definition: Unit: Equipment: The amount of matter in an object.
grams (g)
Triple beam balance

3. Steps: (Mass of a regular object)
Ex. Rock, pencil, etc.

4. 1. Obtain a triple beam balance (make sure to carry it with 2 hands on the base).

5. 2. Make sure that the riders are all to the __________ of the beams.
LEFT

6. 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

7. 4. Place the object that you wish to mass on the center of the balance’s ________ .
PAN

8. 5. Move the ___________ on the beams until the pointer is back on __________ again.
RIDERS
ZERO

9. 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

10. 7. Make sure to put the proper label/unit - _________ or ____.g
GRAMS

11. 70
+9.5
79.5 g
Units!!!

12. 60
100
+ 8
168 g

13. 60
+ 2.4
62.4 g