Getting to
Know the
Triple Beam
Balance
What is the function of the measurement tray?
measurement tray: holds the item(s)
that are being measured
What is the function of the rider beams?
rider beams: hold the riders and are
labeled with number increments by
hundreds, tens, and ones
What is the function of the adjustment knob?
adjustment knob: knob that can be
turned to zero out, level, equalize the
balance to make accurate measurements
What is the function of the pointer?
pointer: when pointer and 0 are level
(match up) the mass measurement is
accurate
What is the function of the riders?
riders: moveable weights