Measurement7 min read
How a balance notices the surrounding air
Two equal-mass objects can pull differently on a balance in air. Their volumes, the local atmosphere and the reference weight explain when that difference matters.
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Two equal-mass objects can pull differently on a balance in air. Their volumes, the local atmosphere and the reference weight explain when that difference matters.