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Identifying the Lighter Coin

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To balance all coins equally
To weigh all coins in one attempt
To find the heaviest coin among six coins
To find the lighter coin among six coins
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many coins are placed on each side of the scale during the first weighing?
Four coins
Two coins
Three coins
One coin
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it indicate if one side of the scale goes up during the first weighing?
The coins on that side are heavier
The coins on that side are lighter
The scale is broken
The coins are balanced
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the next step after identifying the lighter side in the first weighing?
Add more coins to the lighter side
Discard the heavier side and focus on the lighter side
Remove all coins and start over
Weigh all six coins again
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the second weighing, how many coins are placed on each side of the scale?
Three coins
One coin
Four coins
Two coins
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean if the scale balances during the second weighing?
All coins weigh the same
The scale is malfunctioning
The lighter coin is the one not on the scale
The lighter coin is one of the two on the scale
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the scale does not balance during the second weighing, what does it indicate?
The coins are of equal weight
The lighter coin is on the side that goes down
The lighter coin is on the side that goes up
The scale needs recalibration
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