Question

a student is exploring the properties of water. she measures two different volumes of water. which of the following describes the relationship between the mass and weight of the water in the beaker on the left with the mass and weight of the beaker on the right? a. both the mass and weight of the water on the right is greater than the water on the left. b. the mass of the water on the right is greater, but the weight of the water is the same in both beakers. c. the weight of the water on the right is greater, but the mass of the water is the same in both beakers. d. the mass and weight of the water on the left is the same as the mass and weight of the water on the right.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall mass - volume relationship

Mass $m=
ho V$, where $
ho$ is density and $V$ is volume. For water, density $
ho$ is constant. The volume of water in the right - hand beaker is greater than that in the left - hand beaker.

Step2: Recall weight formula

Weight $W = mg$, where $m$ is mass and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity. Since $g$ is constant and mass of water in the right - hand beaker is greater (from Step 1), the weight of water in the right - hand beaker is also greater.

Answer:

A. Both the mass and weight of the water on the right is greater than the water on the left.