Relative Density

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What is relative density?

Back

Relative density is a measure of how dense an object is compared to the density of a reference substance, usually water.

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Which liquid is the most dense in a mixture?

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The liquid at the bottom is the most dense.

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How does relative density affect whether an object sinks or floats?

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An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is in, and it will sink if it is more dense.

Front

What happens to a bobber in water?

Back

A bobber floats on the water because it is less dense than the water.

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If an object has a relative density greater than 1, what will happen when placed in water?

Back

It will sink.

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If an object has a relative density less than 1, what will happen when placed in water?

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It will float.

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

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Density is calculated by dividing mass by volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

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What is the term for the ability of an object to float?

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Buoyancy.

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What is the relative density of water?

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The relative density of water is 1.

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What does it mean if two liquids do not mix?

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It means they have different densities, and the less dense liquid will float on top of the denser liquid.