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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What does pressing the 'Tare' button on an analytical balance do?
Options
A Shuts off the balance heating element
B Resets the balance display to zero with a vessel present
Correct Answer
C Initiates automatic internal mass calibration
D Prints the recorded mass to a computer log
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Taring zeroes the readout so only the net mass of the added material is recorded.

Hint

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