Pinapple14 Pinapple14 12-09-2016 Physics Answered Which of the following is an example of how a scientist might use a model? A microscope is used to magnify a group of cells on a slide. A stopwatch is used to time the rate of a chemical reaction.A wrench is used to tighten a nut onto a piece of wood.The end of a slinky is moved vertically up and down to simulate a wave.