Question

The weights in a beam balance should not be carried with bare fingers

• A. to avoid change in weight due to moisture and dust
• B. to avoid change in weight due to chemical reactions
• C. just to make use of the forceps
• D. to avoid dropping of weights on the pan

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

to avoid change in weight due to moisture and dust

The weights for a beam balance should be carried with forceps. Those should not be carried with bare fingers to avoid the change in the weight due to the presence of moisture and dust particles.