Focus on Problem Solving Exercises

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Focus on Problem Solving Exercises
A student was given two metal cubes that looked similar. One had an edge of 1.05 cm and had a mass of 14.32 grams, and the other had an edge of 2.66 cm and had a mass of 215.3 grams. How can the student determine if these two cubes of metal are the same material using only the data given?

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological discomfort caused by holding two or more conflicting thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes.

Self-Consistency Dissonance

The discomfort experienced when one's actions are not consistent with one's self-concept, leading to cognitive dissonance.

Cognitive Dissonance

The discomfort in one's mind occurring when holding multiple opposing beliefs, ideas, or values concurrently.

Cognitive Dissonance

The discomfort in one's mind caused by holding multiple opposing beliefs, ideas, or values concurrently.