Stan Is Shown Two Balls of Play-Doh That Are Identical

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Essay

Stan is shown two balls of Play-Doh that are identical in size.One of the balls is smashed flat and Stan is asked if one ball contains more Play-Doh than the other.He responds,"No,they are still the same.See,I can roll this one back into a ball." Stan understands _____.

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