PSLEThe graph shows the mass of a glass when empty and when different combinations of objects F, G and H are placed in the glass.
- What is the mass of the empty glass?
- What is the average mass of the objects F, G and H?
(a)
Mass of the empty glass = 130 g
(b)
Mass of F and H
= 520 - 130
= 390 g
Mass of F and G
= 450 - 130
= 320 g
Mass of G and H
= 440 - 130
= 310 g
(F + H) + (F + G) + (G + H) = 390 + 320 + 310
2 F + 2 G + 2 H = 1020
2 x (F + G + H) = 1020
F + G + H
= 1020 ÷ 2
= 510 g
Average mass of the objects F, G and H
= 510 ÷ 3
= 170 g
Answer(s): (a) 130 g; (b) 170 g