Think you know which glass has the most water? prepare to be fooled!

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By Arezki Amiri Published on July 30, 2024 10:23
Think You Know Which Glass Has The Most Water Prepare To Be Fooled
Think you know which glass has the most water? prepare to be fooled! - © The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

Are you ready for a challenge that will put your observation and logic skills to the test? This visual puzzle might seem straightforward at first glance, but it's designed to be trickier than it appears. Many people quickly choose the glass that looks the fullest, but often get it wrong. This puzzle isn't just about seeing; it's about thinking critically and understanding hidden nuances. Ready to dive in and see if you can spot the hidden trick?

The puzzle: four glasses, one question

In this intriguing visual puzzle, you are presented with an image of four glasses, each filled with water and containing different objects. The challenge is simple: determine which glass holds the most water. But be careful, there's a catch that could easily lead you astray.

The setup: observing the details

Each of the four glasses contains a unique object:

  • A pair of scissors
  • A paperclip
  • An eraser
  • A rubber duck

At first glance, you might be tempted to quickly choose the glass that looks the fullest. However, the true answer requires a bit more thought and attention to detail.

The catch: deceptive appearances

The key to solving this puzzle lies in understanding how these objects interact with water. You need to consider the displacement of water caused by the objects in the glasses. For example, solid objects like the scissors, paperclip, and eraser will sink, displacing a certain amount of water. But what about the rubber duck?

The reveal: understanding the trick

Here's where the puzzle gets interesting: the rubber duck, unlike the other objects, floats on water. This means it doesn't displace water in the same way. In fact, in this particular puzzle, the rubber duck is positioned behind the glass, creating the illusion that it’s inside.

So, which glass contains the most water? The answer is the glass with the rubber duck because it’s actually positioned outside the glass, meaning the glass itself holds more water than the others, which have their water levels displaced by the objects inside them.

Think You Know Which Glass Has The Most Water Prepare To Be Fooled

The lesson: think before you leap

This puzzle is a perfect example of why it’s important to think critically and not rush to conclusions based on first impressions. It teaches us to consider all the factors and look beyond the obvious.

Share the challenge

Now that you know the answer, why not share this puzzle with your friends and family? See if they can figure it out without falling for the visual trick. It’s a fun way to engage in a bit of friendly competition and stimulate your brain.

In conclusion, visual puzzles like this one are not just entertaining but also a great way to sharpen your cognitive skills. They remind us that appearances can be deceiving and that careful observation and logical thinking are crucial for solving problems. So next time you encounter a tricky situation, remember to take a step back, consider all the details, and think it through thoroughly. Happy puzzling!

3 comments on «Think you know which glass has the most water? prepare to be fooled!»

  • M Gallo

    Yes but this post is actually another example of the problem it is trying to illustrate, not thinking critically. What if the duck is weighted such that it sinks to the bottom? Moreover, we learned in “the setup” to this problem that “each of the four glasses contains a unique object”, yet later we learn the 4th glass did not actually “contain” the duck using the common definition of “contain”. So perhaps the real lesson here is to be skeptical of misleading information. Also, the question as presented above is simply “which glass HOLDS the most water?” so I would also submit that glasses of the same size hold the same amount of water regardless of how much water they are presently containing.

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  • Allen McCready

    The duck clearly doesn’t rest on the recessed bottom of the glass, because it is clearly shown behind the bottom of the glass, whereas the other objects clearly rest on the recess on the inside of the bottom of the glass. The back of the glass shows reaching behind the other objects.

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  • Thomas Persson

    “ each filled with water and containing different objects”——well, you know “garbage in garbage out”
    The glass with the eraser holds the most water, because the glass is oval, extends way back, maybe 1000 ft.
    No, no, these are not actual glasses so they do not hold any water.

    In my opinion, what this teaches is that people who writes these so called “puzzles”, “logic problems”, should not be writing these puzzles.
    What is the point of this puzzle when you just make things up.
    There are probably an infinite amount of correct answers.

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