Abstract
A bathroom scale is calibrated in Newtons for proper weight measurements.
Portable
Yes
Principles Illustrated
Weight is measured in Newtons rather than Kg.
NCEA & Science Curriculum
JNR SCI, SCI 1.1, PHYS 2.4
Instructions
Can measure up to about 125 Kg — oops, meant 1250 N.
Safety
Individual teachers are responsible for safety in their own classes. Even familiar demonstrations should be practised and safety-checked by individual teachers before they are used in a classroom.
Related Resources
Newton Lifts
Teaching Resources
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Credits
This teaching resource was developed with support from
The MacDiarmid Institute
Faculty of Science, Victoria University of Wellington
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington