Density

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What is density?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

Back

density = mass / volume

Front

If an object has a mass of 10g and a volume of 2cm³, what is its density?

Back

5 g/cm³

Front

What happens to an object with a density less than 1 g/cm³ when placed in water?

Back

It will float.

Front

What happens to an object with a density greater than 1 g/cm³ when placed in water?

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It will sink.

Front

How do you find the volume of an irregularly shaped object?

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You can use the water displacement method: submerge the object in water and measure the volume of water displaced.

Front

What is the density of water?

Back

1 g/cm³ or 1 g/mL.

Front

Which will float in water: an object with a density of 0.8 g/cm³ or an object with a density of 1.2 g/cm³?

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The object with a density of 0.8 g/cm³ will float.

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If two objects have the same volume but different masses, what can be said about their densities?

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The object with the greater mass will have a higher density.

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What is the relationship between mass, volume, and density?

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Density is the ratio of mass to volume; if mass increases while volume remains constant, density increases.