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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The volume of water remains the same regardless of the shape of the container.

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