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The Science Behind the Trick
Imagine removing every object from its glass while keeping the glasses otherwise unchanged.
The glass that contained the smallest object would have the least displaced volume. If the visible water levels were initially the same, that glass would therefore have the greatest volume of water.
This is the basic idea behind displacement and explains why the paper clip gives Glass A the advantage.
Did You Choose Correctly?
If you picked Glass A, you spotted the important detail that many people overlook.
If you chose
