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What is the Instrument used to measure the weight of an object called?

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Beam-balance

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Screw gauge

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Spring-balance

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Meter scale

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Solution

The correct option is C
Spring-balance

Spring balances or spring scales measure weight(force) by balancing the force due to gravity against the force on a spring.

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