Physical Properties of Science

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. It determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid.

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What happens to an object with a density greater than water when placed in water?

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It will sink.

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What happens to an object with a density less than water when placed in water?

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It will float.

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What is a conductor of thermal energy?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily. Metals are typically good conductors.

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Which is denser: oil or water?

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Water is denser than oil.

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

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Density increases with more mass in the same volume and decreases with less mass in the same volume.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid, which is determined by the object's density compared to the fluid's density.

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What is the principle of Archimedes?

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The principle states that an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.

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

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By comparing its density to the density of the fluid it is placed in.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.