Density

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What is Density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. It tells us how much matter is packed into a certain space.

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What is the formula for calculating Density?

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Density = Mass / Volume

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What happens to objects with a density less than water?

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Objects with a density less than water will float.

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What happens to objects with a density greater than water?

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Objects with a density greater than water will sink.

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What is the unit of measurement for Density?

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The unit of measurement for density is grams per milliliter (g/mL) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

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If an object has a mass of 50 g and a volume of 10 mL, what is its density?

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Density = 50 g / 10 mL = 5 g/mL.

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What is the relationship between mass and volume in determining density?

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Density increases if mass increases while volume stays the same, or if volume decreases while mass stays the same.

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What is an example of a liquid with high density?

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Syrup is an example of a liquid with high density.

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What is an example of a solid with low density?

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A Ping Pong ball is an example of a solid with low density.

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How can you measure the density of an irregular object?

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You can measure the density of an irregular object by using the water displacement method.