John and Linda are arguing about the definition of density. John says the density of an object is proportional to itsmass. Linda says the object's mass is proportional to its density and to its volume. Which one, if either, is correct?

A. They are both wrong

B. John is correct, but Linda is wrong

C. John is wrong, but Linda is correct

D. They are both correct.

E. John must be wrong, because Linda always wins these arguments.

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Lesly Butler

Physics

19 December, 07:09

John and Linda are arguing about the definition of density. John says the density of an object is proportional to itsmass. Linda says the object's mass is proportional to its density and to its volume. Which one, if either, is correct?

A. They are both wrong

B. John is correct, but Linda is wrong

C. John is wrong, but Linda is correct

D. They are both correct.

E. John must be wrong, because Linda always wins these arguments.

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Nana · Answer 1

They are both correct.

Explanation:

The density of an object is defined as the ratio of its mass to its volume. This implies that the density of the object is both proportional to the mass and also to the volume of the object. John only mentioned mass which is correct. Linda mentioned the second variable on which density depends which is the volume of the object.

Hence considering the both statements objectively, one can say that they are both correct.