Question

Mrs. B sets up two beakers that contain the same amount of water. She has two
blocks of different materials that she labels "A" and "B." She places one block in each
beaker. Block A sinks and Block B floats. Why?
a. Block A has a lower density than the water.
b. Block B has a higher density than Block A.
c. Block A has a higher density than the water.
d. Block A has a density equal to Block B.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mrs. B sets up two beakers that contain the same amount of water. She has two

blocks of different materials that she labels "A" and "B." She places one block in each

beaker. Block A sinks and Block B floats. Why?

a. Block A has a lower density than the water.

b. Block B has a higher density than Block A.

c. Block A has a higher density than the water.

d. Block A has a density equal to Block B.