Use the dialogue between a teacher and a student and answer the question that follows. Mr. Vaughn: Which would you say is bigger, the apple or the tennis ball? Sam: They are the same size, they have the same diameter. Mr. Vaughn: What do you notice about the weights of the apple and the tennis ball? Sam: Well, the tennis ball weighs about 58 grams, and the apple weighs about 145 grams. Mr. Vaughn: If they are the same size, why do you think they have such different weights? What is the main purpose of Mr. Vaughn's questioning strategy?

What will be an ideal response?


To help extend Sam's knowledge.

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