If that physical property is weight, you can use what is known as a load cell. [DegrawSt] uses four 50 kg load cells to create a bathroom scale using an Arduino.

Arduino Hacks 3013 Articles . Pinewood Derby Scale Measures CG. July 29, 2021 by Al Williams 23 Comments ... Based on an Arduino, of course, along with a pair of HX711 load cells.