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Question
Describe simple experiments to prove that solids have mass
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Solution
Have mass – A solid has mass
A: A simple scale – is taken, as shown below
B: A solid is placed – on one side of the scale, causes the scale tilts towards one side.
Conclusion – The scale tilts due to the mass of the solid, hence all solids have mass.
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