Density

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What is density?

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Density is the amount of matter (mass) packed into a space (object).

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How is density calculated?

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Density = mass / volume.

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What is the unit of density in the metric system?

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The unit of density is grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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Which has a higher density: a bowling ball or a pillow?

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A bowling ball has a higher density than a pillow.

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

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Density = 10g / 2cm³ = 5 g/cm³.

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What happens to the density of an object if its mass increases while its volume remains the same?

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The density of the object increases.

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What happens to the density of an object if its volume increases while its mass remains the same?

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The density of the object decreases.

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In a density column, where is the substance with the highest density located?

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The substance with the highest density is at the bottom of the density column.

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Which of the following substances would float in water: gold, rubber, or cork?

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Cork would float in water.

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What is the density of water?

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The density of water is 1 g/cm³.