Larry, a Ten-Year Old, First Sees Two Identical Glasses with Water

question 134

Multiple Choice

Larry, a ten-year old, first sees two identical glasses with water at the same level; then, the water from one of the short, wide glasses is poured into a taller, thinner glass. Larry will likely conclude that ________.

• A) there is more water in the taller, thinner glass
• B) there is more water in the shorter, wider glass
• C) there are equal amounts of water in the shorter, wider and taller, thinner glasses
• D) there are equal amounts of water in the two identical glasses only

Recognize the factors that contributed to the dissemination and popularity of scientific thought in diverse regions.

Comprehend the importance of language in the spread of scientific knowledge.

Analyze the impact of religious and philosophical beliefs on the acceptance and resistance to scientific ideas.

Understand the methodological approaches that drove scientific discoveries, including inductive and deductive reasoning.

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Long Run

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