Why does a beach ball weigh less than a bowling ball? (1 point)

Question

• The beach ball is less strongly attracted to Earth.
• The beach ball has more mass.
• The beach ball has more air.
• The beach ball pushes harder against Earth.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The beach ball has more air.

Although this statement is a bit misleading, it's the closest to explaining why a beach ball appears to weigh less than a bowling ball in practical terms. The beach ball is filled with air, which makes it buoyant and gives it a lower mass compared to the dense material of a bowling ball. Thus, the overall weight of the beach ball is less than that of the bowling ball.