2007-01-22 06:19:41 · 5 answers · asked by slyman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Things don't get heavier or lighter just because you smash them. -- unless something sticks to them (or goes inside them) or falls off.
2007-01-22 06:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by morningfoxnorth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if the can weighs 12oz it will weigh 12 ozs crushed, however, if this 12oz can contains something "liquid/solid" after being sealed another few problems exist. Smashed, how much pressure to smash, containers content and weight. etc.,etc.
2007-01-22 14:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The physical properties of aluminum (namely density) do not change when the can is compressed. Therefore, a can that is intact will weigh the same as one that has been crushed.
2007-01-22 14:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will weigh the same as long as you don't remove any material.
2007-01-22 14:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by scubamasterme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither, there was nothing done to the can that would change its weight
2007-01-22 14:27:09 · answer #5 · answered by Magick Kitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋