Conceptual Physical Science Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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Chapter 1, Problem 68E
Which has more mass: a 2-kg fluffy pillow or a 3-kg small piece of iron? Which has more volume? Why are your answers different?
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Conceptual Physical Science Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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