Name ________________________________
Materials: Various masses (used for old balances), Spring scale
1. Find out the weight of each of the masses using a spring scale.
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2. Graph the mass vs the weight (in newtons)
Calculations:
3. Calculate the slope of the line of your graph
4. Use your graph to determine the weight (newtons) of each of the following masses.
5g ____________ 25g _____________ 45g _____________
5. Develop a formula that you could use to convert mass to weight: