3 8. A. (4 pts) When a particular marble is dropped into a beaker of water, it sinks to the bottom. Which is the best explanation?

3 8. A. (4 pts) When a particular marble is dropped into a beaker of water, it sinks to the bottom. Which is the best explanation? A. The surface area of the marble is not large enough to be held up by the surface tension of the water. B. The mass of this marble is greater than the mass of the water in the beaker. C. The mass of this marble is greater than the mass of the water that the marble displaces. D. The force from dropping this marble is greater than the surface tension of the water. E. The mass and volume of this marble are greater than the mass and volume of the water in the beaker. B. (3 pts) Briefly explain why the answer that you have chosen above in part A is correct.