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Why is it easier to lift a very large beach ball than a small lead ball?
Why it is easier to lift a very large beach ball than a small lead ball.
Answer to Problem 1PQ
As the mass of the beach ball is lesser than the mass of the lead ball, it feels easier to lift than the small lead ball.
Explanation of Solution
The density of the beach ball is lesser than the density of the lead ball; it means the mass of the beach ball is lesser compared with the mass of the lead ball. Hence, the very large beach ball weighs lesser than the small lead ball.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the beach ball is easier to lift than the small lead ball because its lower mass compared with the small lead ball.
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