Phet Density Lab Flashcard

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What happens to an object with a density greater than 1 g/cm³ in water?

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An object with a density greater than 1 g/cm³ will sink in water.

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What happens to an object with a density less than 1 g/cm³ in water?

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An object with a density less than 1 g/cm³ will float in water.

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If two objects have the same mass, can they have different densities?

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Yes, if they have different volumes, they can have different densities.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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Which material is denser: gold or diamond?

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Gold is denser than diamond.

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What is the density of water?

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The density of water is approximately 1 g/cm³.

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

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Ice is less dense than water, which is why it floats.

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What is an example of a substance that is denser than water?

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Gold is denser than water.

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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 remains constant.