A large block of wood and a smaller block of iron on weighing scales both register 1 ton. Taking buoyancy of air into account, which has the greater mass?
A)wood
B)iron
C)both have the same mass.
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The buoyancy of air will affect the weight of the wooden block more than the iron block, as wood is less dense than iron. Therefore, the wooden block will have a greater mass to counteract the buoyancy of air and still weigh 1 ton on the scales.

A Large Block of Wood and a Smaller Block of Iron