Mass, Volume, Density

What does the term 'density' relate to in physical terms?

• Energy

• Mass

• Volume

• Weight

Why is mass considered a better measure than weight?

• It is constant everywhere

• It depends on gravity

• It changes with location

• It is easier to measure

What does volume measure in terms of a physical object?

• Weight

• Mass

• Density

• Space it occupies

How is density calculated?

• Mass plus Volume

• Mass times Volume

• Mass divided by Volume

• Volume divided by Mass

What happens to the volume of a balloon as more air is added?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It fluctuates

Why does oil float on water?

• It is heavier than water

• It has more volume than water

• It is less dense than water

• It is denser than water

What causes dry ice vapor to stay close to the ground?

• It is the same density as air

• It is lighter than air

• It is less dense than air

• It is denser than air

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Why do clouds float in the air?

• They are less dense than the air below

• They have no mass

• They are lighter than air

• They are denser than air

Why does hot air rise?

• It is denser than cold air

• It is less dense than cold air

• It has more mass than cold air

• It is heavier than cold air

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What is the mnemonic mentioned to remember density?

• Mass City in Massachusetts

• Dense City in Massachusetts

• Light City in Massachusetts

• Heavy City in Massachusetts