Weigh your brain

Logic Level 2

You have 9 balls of exactly same appearance , and one physical balance. 8 of those balls have equal weight , and rest 1 is lighter than them. What is the minimum number of weighing that you should perform using those balls only and the balance so that you can (claim) identify the lightest ball.?

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