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In estimating the mass of a car, what assumption could you make about the average mass of a typical car?.
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What a good answer should say
- An assumption could be that the average mass of a typical car is about 1500 kilograms.
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Why this works
This answer is strong as it uses a widely accepted average mass for cars, demonstrating an understanding of estimation in physics. The question assesses the ability to make sensible assumptions in estimation scenarios.
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