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Weight
The words heavy and light tell us about weight of an object.
We can measure the weight of an object by using a weighing balance.
A weighing balance has two pans, and a rod which moves on a point.
The pan with the The pan with the
heavier weight lighter weight
goes down. goes up.
The rod is This means weight
straight and both of both the
the pans are at objects is same.
the same level.
Look at the balances below and encircle the heavier objects.
Teacher's Diary
Point out to students that the weight of an object does not depend on its size. It depends
on the material by which it is made of.
