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Explain why a golf ball has a higher density than a ping pong ball, even though they are similar in size and shape.
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Explain why a golf ball has a higher density than a ping pong ball, even though they are similar in size and shape.

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Answer:

The ping pong ball is hollow.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since a ping pong ball, unlike the golf ball, is only filled with air, it is less dense. Air is notably LESS dense than solids, which is what comprises the inside of a golf ball.

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