Problem: For each box below, examine the blocks attached to the balances.The third picture. 

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Recall density = mass/volume

dark blue block → larger mass (heavier) in a larger volume

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For each box below, examine the blocks attached to the balances.

The third picture. 

Two blocks on a balance, one dark, one lighter-colored. The dark block is larger (more volume) than the lighter-colored block. The balance tilts in favor of the dark block.

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