Main ideas in Density

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Measurement of mass per unit volume.

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Density

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Mass is the amount of matter in a substance. What is my mass on the moon?

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My mass would be the same as on Earth.

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Space occupied by an object

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Volume

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Density of gold:

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Divided mass by volume.

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Gold bar vs. gold coin density

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They would both be the same density.

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Density of a substance is determined by its composition.

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It's composition.

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Density of a squished one-inch cube of clay?

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The density of the clay would stay the same.

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Density concept illustrated by molasses table:

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Mass and volume change with molasses amount, but density remains constant as they increase proportionally.

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Effect of temperature on water density:

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Cold water is denser than warm water, so it sinks.

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Density's role in Earth's systems:

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All answers.