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AQA Physics A Unit 4 - Balance Reading (jun12)

I'm not 100% sure how the balance reading doesn't start at zero and also how it steps up and steps down at the end :smile:

Can anyone help?
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Reply 1
Original post by Stallzy
I'm not 100% sure how the balance reading doesn't start at zero and also how it steps up and steps down at the end :smile:

Can anyone help?


The weight of the container?
Reply 2
Original post by Kyx
The weight of the container?


Oh of course! Is the step up and step down due to the force first hitting the bottom of the beaker to the balance and then it finishing suddenly?
Reply 3
Original post by Stallzy
Oh of course! Is the step up and step down due to the force first hitting the bottom of the beaker to the balance and then it finishing suddenly?


I would say so, yes since F=ma

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