Quick Answer:The Balance, Physical is a basic general-purpose student balance with a capacity of 250 gm, detachable pans and double-hooked hangers for specific gravity experiments.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Capacity of 250 gm.
Pans are detachable.
Hangers have double hooks for specific gravity experiments.
Basic general-purpose balance for students.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Capacity
250 gm
Pans
Detachable
Hangers
Double hooks
How It Is Used
Objects are weighed by balancing them against a set of weights on the other pan. For specific gravity work, a solid is hung from the hook below a pan and weighed first in air and then in water, and the loss in weight is used to find its specific gravity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of the Balance, Physical?
It weighs up to 250 gm.
Why does the Balance, Physical have double hooks?
The hangers have double hooks so that objects can be suspended below the pans for specific gravity experiments.
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