The International System of Measurement (SI)
Units allow people to communicate amounts. To make sure their measurements are accurate, scientists use a set of standard units that have been agreed upon around the world. Table 1.1 shows the units in the International System of Measurement, known as the SI. |
Triple Beam Balance- Measuring Mass (Grams)
-Ensure beam is zeroed out before you start -Place object on -Move the nearest slider first, if exceeds limit move the small slider back to zero and move the middle slider. -Make sure sliders CLICK into place -Add all sliders together to get total mass of object |