Density

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, usually expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or grams per milliliter (g/mL).

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How do you calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What units are used to measure mass?

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Mass is commonly measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Volume is commonly measured in cubic centimeters (cm³), milliliters (mL), or liters (L).

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What is the density of water?

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The density of water is approximately 1 g/mL or 1 g/cm³.

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If an object has a density greater than 1 g/mL, will it sink or float in water?

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It will sink in water.

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If an object has a density less than 1 g/mL, will it sink or float in water?

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It will float in water.

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What is the relationship between density and buoyancy?

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An object will float if it is less dense than the fluid it is in, and sink if it is more dense.

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What tool is used to measure mass?

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A triple beam balance is used to measure mass.

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What is the formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = Length × Width × Height.