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Read labelled instruments and compare length, mass and capacity.
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Read labelled instruments and compare length, mass and capacity.
Read labelled instruments and compare length, mass and capacity.
Example 1
Read the pointer. A second parcel has a mass of 700g. How many grams heavier is the second parcel?
Mass scaleShow worked answer
Answer: 100
- The scale's labelled marks increase by 100g. The pointer reads 600g.
- Compare masses: 700−600=100g.
Example 2
Read the pointer. A second parcel has a mass of 500g. How many grams heavier is the second parcel?
Mass scaleShow worked answer
Answer: 100
- The scale's labelled marks increase by 100g. The pointer reads 400g.
- Compare masses: 500−400=100g.
Example 3
Read the pointer. A second parcel has a mass of 800g. How many grams heavier is the second parcel?
Mass scaleShow worked answer
Answer: 100
- The scale's labelled marks increase by 100g. The pointer reads 700g.
- Compare masses: 800−700=100g.
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