To evaluate the two statements regarding their testability as hypotheses:
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Statement 1: "If two balls of different masses are dropped from the same height, then they will reach the ground at the same time." This is a testable hypothesis based on the principles of physics, specifically the law of free fall under gravity. Experimentation can be conducted to measure the fall time of the two balls.
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Statement 2: "The aroma of flowers is more pleasant than that of burning leaves." This statement can be considered subjective, as "pleasantness" of aroma can vary from person to person. While one could conduct a survey or study to assess people's preferences for these aromas, the subjective nature makes it less straightforward than a scientific hypothesis.
Given this analysis, the most accurate response is:
- Statement 1 is a testable hypothesis.
- Statement 2 is a subjective claim and less rigorously testable.
Thus, the correct option would be that only Statement 1 is a testable hypothesis.
If the provided responses only include "both statements are testable" or similar options that don't allow for nuanced answers, you may choose to focus on Statement 1 being the main testable hypothesis.
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