Calculating Density

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What is density?

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Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. It is calculated using the formula: Density = Mass/Volume.

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What are the two types of measurements that make up density?

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Mass and Volume.

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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.

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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.

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What is the formula to calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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Calculate the density of an object with a mass of 10g and a volume of 2cm³.

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Density = 10g / 2cm³ = 5g/cm³.

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What is the density of water?

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The density of water is approximately 1 g/mL.

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If a block of wood has a mass of 50g and a volume of 200cm³, what is its density?

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Density = 50g / 200cm³ = 0.25g/cm³.

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What happens to the density of an object if you increase its volume while keeping its mass the same?

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The density decreases.

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What happens to the density of an object if you increase its mass while keeping its volume the same?

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The density increases.