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A spring balance can be used to measure :
A.Mass of an object B.Force acting on an object
C.Density of an object D.Weight of an object

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A and B

B

B and C

C

B and D

D

only D

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To solve the question regarding what a spring balance can measure, let's analyze the options step by step. ### Step 1: Understand what a spring balance is A spring balance is a device that measures the force exerted on it. This force is typically due to the weight of an object placed on it. ### Step 2: Analyze each option - **Option A: Mass of an object** - A spring balance does not measure mass directly. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is typically measured using a balance scale that compares the mass of an object to known masses. - **Option B: Force acting on an object** - While weight is a force, a spring balance specifically measures the weight of an object, not just any force acting on it. Therefore, this option is not entirely correct. - **Option C: Density of an object** - Density is defined as mass per unit volume. A spring balance does not measure volume or mass directly, so it cannot measure density. - **Option D: Weight of an object** - This is the correct option. A spring balance measures the weight of an object, which is the force due to gravity acting on it. ### Conclusion The correct answer is **D. Weight of an object**. A spring balance is specifically designed to measure the weight, which is the force exerted by gravity on an object. ---
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