7th G Reading Comprehension Density

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What does the term 'goldsmith' refer to in the context of the passage?

Back

A person who works with gold.

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What is the significance of the scientist's discovery mentioned in the passage?

Back

It provided a method for measuring the volume of oddly shaped objects.

Front

What does the word 'immersed' mean in the context of the passage?

Back

Under the water.

Front

What is the main point of the passage?

Back

It explains how a scientist solved a problem using the concept of density.

Front

How does the density of an unknown object compare to that of gold if it has the same mass as a gold block?

Back

The density of the unknown object is greater than that of gold.

Front

Define density in scientific terms.

Back

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

Front

How can you determine the volume of an irregularly shaped object?

Back

By immersing it in water and measuring the displaced water volume.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and volume in determining density?

Back

Density increases with mass if the volume remains constant.

Front

What is an example of an application of density in real life?

Back

Determining whether an object will float or sink in water.