Relative Density

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What is relative density?

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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 LESS DENSE than water?

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Oil is less dense than water.

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If an object is denser than water, will it sink or float?

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It will sink.

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What does it mean if something is more dense?

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It means that it sinks in water.

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What does it mean if something is less dense?

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It means that it floats in water.

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Arrange these liquids from most dense to least dense: Oil, Honey, Water.

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Honey, Water, Oil.

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What happens to a metal screw in water if it is denser than water?

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The metal screw will sink.

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What is an example of a substance that is more dense than water?

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A rock is more dense than water.

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What is an example of a substance that is less dense than water?

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Oil is less dense than water.

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How can you determine if an object will float or sink in water?

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If the object's density is less than that of water, it will float; if it is more, it will sink.