A balance uses small metal weights of known mass to determine the mass of a substance. Where would a balance NOT function correctly?

Question

A balance scale.
A.
in a vacuum on Earth
B.
on the Moon's surface
C.
on the Earth's highest mountain
D.
in a zero gravity environment



Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is D: in a zero gravity environment.

In a zero gravity environment, the lack of gravitational force would prevent the balance from functioning correctly, as it relies on the force of gravity to measure weight. In contrast, a balance scale can function on the Moon's surface and in a vacuum on Earth, as these environments still have some gravity, although the weights may behave differently.