A spring balance

Is used to determine density.

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Is used to measure mass only.

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Can measure weight only

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May be used to determine mass as well as weight.

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The correct option is D
May be used to determine mass as well as weight.

May be used to determine mass as well as weight by recalibrating the scale.

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A spring balance

The correct option is D May be used to determine mass as well as weight. May be used to determine mass as well as weight by recalibrating the scale.

The correct option is D
May be used to determine mass as well as weight.

May be used to determine mass as well as weight by recalibrating the scale.