In-class question

Two identical cups are filled with water to the same level. One of the cups has a plastic ball floating in it. The plastic ball has a lower density than water.

Which cup weighs more?

PINK: The cup with the ball.

YELLOW: The cup without the ball.

GREEN: The two cups weigh the same.




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