alleryA pan balance levels off when what is true of its two pans?
AOne pan is empty
BThe masses are equal
COne pan is larger
DBoth pans are full
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The masses are equal
1. An unknown object goes on one pan and known weights on the other.
2. The plates level off when the masses on the two plates are equal.
3. So at balance the object has the same mass as the known weights.
_Source: Wikipedia, Weighing scale, Lead section_
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