A Common 5-Liter Metal Can Will Float in Air If

question 22

Multiple Choice

A common 5-liter metal can will float in air if it is

• A) thrown high enough into the air.
• B) evacuated of air.
• C) filled with a very large amount of helium.
• D) Nonsense! Unless the displaced air weighs more than the can and its contents, the can will not float in air.

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Definitions:

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Fixed Action Patterns

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