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JAMB Physics 1978 Question 10

Question 10

Measurement and Units

To determine the weight of an object you could

  1. A.use a beam balance
  2. B.use a spring balance
  3. C.find the force necessary to give it a certain acceleration
  4. D.use none of these methods
  5. E.use any of these methods.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (use a spring balance)

Explanation

Weight is a force. A spring balance measures force directly, while a beam balance compares masses.