1. Getting to Know the Triple Beam Balance

2. What is the function of the measurement tray?
measurement tray: holds the item(s) that are being measured

3. What is the function of the rider beams?
rider beams: hold the riders and are labeled with number increments by hundreds, tens, and ones

4. 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

5. What is the function of the pointer?
pointer: when pointer and 0 are level (match up) the mass measurement is accurate

6. What is the function of the riders?
riders: moveable weights