Which statement is true about a triple beam balance and spring scale?(1 point)

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A triple beam balance is used to measure the weight of an object, and a spring scale is used to measure the mass of an object.
A triple beam balance is used to measure the weight of an object, and a spring scale is used to measure the mass of an object.

Both a triple beam balance and a spring scale are used to measure the weight of an object.
Both a triple beam balance and a spring scale are used to measure the weight of an object.

A triple beam balance is used to measure the mass of an object, and a spring scale is used to measure the weight of an object.
A triple beam balance is used to measure the mass of an object, and a spring scale is used to measure the weight of an object.

Both a triple beam balance and a spring scale are used to measure the mass of an object.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

A triple beam balance is used to measure the mass of an object, and a spring scale is used to measure the weight of an object.

This is because a triple beam balance measures mass by comparing it with known masses, while a spring scale measures weight, which is the force of gravity acting on an object, typically expressed in newtons or pounds.