You are given a science question (hard-level) and four answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"). Your task is to find the correct answer based on scientific facts, knowledge, and reasoning. Do not generate anything else apart from one of the following characters: 'A', 'B, 'C', 'D'. There is only one correct answer for each question.
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Question: Two pieces of the same metal are placed on a table. The pieces of metal have the same density, mass, and texture. Which characteristic must be the ONLY difference between the two samples?  
 (A) They have different dimensions. (B) They have different boiling points. (C) They are made up of a different type of matter. (D) They contain a different amount of matter per unit volume.

Answer: A


Question: Which of these objects will most likely float in water?  
 (A) glass marble (B) steel ball (C) hard rubber ball (D) table tennis ball

Answer: D


Question: A student plans an investigation to calculate the speeds of different balls as they roll down a ramp. Which piece of information is least necessary for the student to record?  
 (A) the size of each ball (B) the thickness of the ramp (C) the length of the ramp (D) the time it takes the ball to travel

Answer:
B