2007-12-10 02:57:25 · 7 answers · asked by wanderer..... 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Weight if it uses some kind of spring.
Mass if it uses comparison masses.
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2007-12-10 03:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A weighing machine measures the sum of the forces on the object being measured in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the machine.
In simpler terms, if you are not moving relative to the earth's surface, a weighing machine measures the force due to gravity on you (assuming there are no other material forces at work and that you are standing on the machine).
2007-12-10 11:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A weighing machine weighs Weight of a substance and if it is calibrated, it can measure the mass too.....Because the acceleration due to gravity is known on earth and unless u take it to moon, it's going to be a universally accepted value of 9.81 m/s^2
2007-12-10 11:05:42 · answer #3 · answered by Sanjeev 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to understand the Mass and weight controversy first. The term weight is incorrectly applied in daily use when we are really buying a known quantity of mass - using a regular balance where the g forces on either side of the scale or balance are cancelled.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weighing_machine
2007-12-11 20:37:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
weight of the object less weight of air displaced by the object
2007-12-10 13:55:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mass
2007-12-10 11:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by Pogo peeps 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
weight
2007-12-10 11:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by irish_matt 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋