Mass Volume Density

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What is density?

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Density is a physical property of matter that describes how much mass is contained in a given volume. It is calculated by dividing mass by volume.

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How do you measure volume?

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Volume can be measured using measuring spoons, graduated cylinders, or by calculating the dimensions of an object (length x width x height for rectangular objects).

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What happens to the mass of an object when it is cut in half?

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The mass of the object decreases because you have less material after cutting it.

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Which is denser: a fork or an apple?

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A fork is more dense than an apple.

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What physical property can be observed when an object floats?

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The density of the object compared to the density of the fluid it is in.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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

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Density = 10 grams / 2 cm³ = 5 grams/cm³.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, measured in liters, milliliters, or cubic centimeters.

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How does temperature affect the density of liquids?

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As temperature increases, most liquids expand, which decreases their density.