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For each box, examine the blocks attached to the balances.
Chapter 1, Problem 145E(choose chapter or problem)
For each box, examine the blocks attached to the balances. Based on their positions and sizes, determine which block is more dense (the dark block or the lighter-colored block), or if the relative densities cannot be determined. (Think carefully about the information being shown.)
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QUESTION:
For each box, examine the blocks attached to the balances. Based on their positions and sizes, determine which block is more dense (the dark block or the lighter-colored block), or if the relative densities cannot be determined. (Think carefully about the information being shown.)
ANSWER:
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As we know, density is directly proportional to the mass and inversely proportional to the volume.
In the given picture, the dark coloured block is heavier than light colored one. Also the volume of dark colored ones is less than that of light colored ones.
Therefore, the dark coloured block has heavier mass than lighter colored block.
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