Which rider on the triple-beam balance should always be moved first when finding the mass of an object? Why??

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i want to stay unknown · Accepted Answer

bobpursley is wrong you always move the heaviest rider first and the lightest one last. if you dont believe me then google it

bobpursley · Answer

Move the lessor mass first. Why? If you move the larger mass, the beam might kerplunk to one side and damage the ruby edge balancing the beam.

nonya · Answer

I say the first one witch is the 10 then is it does not even out or drop below yet try the one hundred and so forth