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Reading the

Reading the. Dial-A-Gram Balance. Before you start, remember to match the numbers on the. Back of the Balance. Bottom of the Pan. Bottom of the Swing. To zero the balance:. Turn the dial to zero. Push riders all the way to the left. Turn the knob at the left.

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  1. Reading the Dial-A-Gram Balance

  2. Before you start, remember to match the numbers on the Back of the Balance Bottom of the Pan BottomoftheSwing

  3. To zero the balance: Turn the dial to zero Push riders all the way to the left Turn the knob at the left To line up the pointers on the right

  4. Move the riders making sure they sit in the notches Turn the knob Until the pointers line up Place the object on the pan. Finding the Mass

  5. 1. Count the marks to the RIGHT of the zero line. This balance shows 7 tenths or .7 g. So far we have: 4.7 grams 3. Small hash marks are tenths (.1) of grams This balance shows 4 grams 2. Numbered marks are grams. Figuring the MASS

  6. The top scale measures hundredths (.01) of grams When the zero mark is between tenth marks on the dial, you then read the hundredths scale. Which mark on the hundredths scale Makes the best straight line with a mark on the dial?

  7. You must look straight on at the dial to match lines correctly. These two marks seem joined the best to make a straight line. .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .01 Count from the zero line on the top scale to find how many hundredths This scale shows: .06 g

  8. Add all the values together for the mass. .06 .7 4 4.76 This dial shows: 4.76 g

  9. That’s it! Now you can read a Dial-a-Gram Balance! Oh wait -- don’t forget to add any riders you moved. hundreds tens (this is set at 50 g) Back to the beginning Back to home page

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