GENERAL INFORMATION
This section covers general information on weighing and measurement.
Weight v Mass-a brief summary of the fundamental differences between these two terms together with information on correcting weight for changes in gravity. |
Terms and definitions– an overview of common terms used in scales, balances and weighing |
Laboratory balances – an excellent summary of their operation |
Errors -a detailed study on error and uncertainty calculations for balances including air buoyancy and gravity effects |
Mass standards- a brief overview of mass standards and how they are derived |
Classes of weights- a brief overview of the different classes of standard weights and their errors |
Units of weight- some of the variety of weight units still in use |
Units, constants and conversions– the definitive guide from NIST |
 | For fun, find out what you weigh on different planets |
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