Maria wanted to understand why objects float. She measured the mass and volume of the following objects: cork, a penny, a pencil, and a paperclip. She then filled a beaker with 100mL of water and placed the objects individually into the beaker. She measured the change in the volume of water for each of the objects. She determined that the density, not the weight of an object, was what determined its ability to float. The items with lower density floated regardless of their weight. Marias experiment would best explain...

### How buoyancy affects objects

## Step1: Identify the Experiment's Purpose### Maria's experiment was designed to understand why objects float. She measured the mass and volume of various objects and observed their behavior in water.## Step2: Measure and Record Data### Maria measured the mass and volume of the objects (cork, penny, pencil, paperclip) and recorded the change in water volume when each object was placed in a beaker filled with 100 mL of water.## Step3: Analyze Data### Maria analyzed the data to determine the density of each object. She concluded that the density, not the weight, of an object affects its ability to float.## Step4: Conclusion### Maria concluded that objects with lower density float regardless of their weight, which is a fundamental principle of buoyancy.