Density Simplified Version

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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 units of density?

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The common units for density are grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) and grams per milliliter (g/mL).

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How do you calculate density?

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Density is calculated by dividing the mass of an object by its volume: Density = Mass / Volume.

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If an object has a density greater than 1 g/cm³, will it sink or float in water?

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It will sink, because it is denser than water.

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If an object has a density less than 1 g/cm³, will it sink or float in water?

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It will float, because it is less dense than water.

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What is the density of a pine wooden block?

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The density of a pine wooden block is 0.6 g/cm³.

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What happens to the density of an object if its mass is doubled but its volume remains the same?

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The density will also double.

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What happens to the density of an object if its volume is doubled but its mass remains the same?

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The density will be halved.

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What tool is commonly used to measure mass?

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A triple beam balance is commonly used to measure mass.

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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; as mass increases with constant volume, density increases, and as volume increases with constant mass, density decreases.