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You pour, I choose
Act 1
A video shows soda drink being poured into two cylindrical glasses of different diameter. Which glass contains more soda?
Act 2
Information about the diameter of the glasses is given, together with the depth to which the glasses are filled.
Act 3
The answer is revealed by emptying the glasses into measuring cylinders.
Sequel
One of the glasses is shown being stretched to 200% of its original width. The same starting glass is stretched to 200% of its original height. The question is, which one has the greater capacity?
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