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It would work the same, but measure the same mass as different weights depending on the planet. On the gas giants it would be hard to find a place to set it.

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Yes, a spring scale would work on other planets because it measures gravitational force by stretching a spring. The reading on the scale may vary depending on the strength of gravity on that particular planet.

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Which physical would you measure with a spring scale?

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Can a spring scale measure a fish?

If the fish does not struggle (it would have to be dead not to) and above water, then you can measure a spring scale.


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Is measured using spring scale?

Weight is measured using a spring scale, which operates on the principle of Hooke's law that the force exerted on the spring is proportional to the displacement of the spring. The spring scale measures weight by the amount of force needed to stretch the spring within the scale.


How does a spring scale operate?

A spring scale operates by stretching a spring when a force is applied to the hook or hanger attached to it. The amount of stretching corresponds to the magnitude of the force applied, which is then read from a scale marked on the spring. This allows the user to measure the force applied.