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: Some '''measuring scales''' [[measure]] [[weight]] in [[Newton]]s, stone, pounds and ounces. These are called [[Weighing Scales|weighing scales]].
: Other '''measuring scales''' are used to [[measure]] the [[mass]] of [[object]]s in [[gram]]s and [[kilogram]]s. These may be digital (referred to as an [[Electronic Balance|electronic balance]]) or analogue (with a dial).
: To get an [[accurate]] [[reading]] from a [[Measuring Scale|measuring scale]]::*Place the '''measuring scale''' on a flat level surface.:*[[Calibrate]] the '''measuring scale''' with a known [[mass]] or [[weight]]. Make sure it [[reading|reads]] zero when there is nothing on the '''scale'''.
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