Solving Density Problems with the Density Triangle

The video tutorial explains how to use the density triangle as a tool for solving density-related problems. It begins by introducing the concept and the formula for density, which is mass divided by volume. The tutorial then guides viewers on how to draw the density triangle and use it to find missing variables, such as mass or volume, when given density. By covering the variable to be found, the remaining letters in the triangle indicate the formula to use. The video concludes with practical advice on applying this method to solve density problems easily.

What is the primary purpose of the density triangle?

• To help solve density problems

• To measure the mass of an object

• To calculate the speed of an object

• To find the temperature of a substance

What is the formula to find density?

• Density equals volume divided by mass

• Density equals mass divided by volume

• Density equals mass plus volume

• Density equals mass times volume

What should you do first when using the density triangle?

• Find the density

• Measure the volume

• Calculate the mass

• Draw the density triangle

What letters are placed in the density triangle?

• M for mass, D for density, V for velocity

• M for mass, D for diameter, V for volume

• M for mass, D for distance, V for velocity

• M for mass, D for density, V for volume

What phrase can help you remember the order of letters in the density triangle?

• Mass Density Volume

• My Dog Vomited

• My Dearest Valentine

• Density Mass Volume

How do you find density using the density triangle?

• Cover the M and divide D by V

• Cover the D and divide M by V

• Cover the V and multiply M by D

• Cover the D and multiply M by V

How do you find mass using the density triangle?

• Cover the V and multiply D by V

• Cover the M and divide D by V

• Cover the D and divide M by V

• Cover the M and multiply D by V

How do you find volume using the density triangle?

• Cover the D and divide M by V

• Cover the M and multiply D by V

• Cover the M and divide D by V

• Cover the V and divide M by D

What should you do first when given a density problem in class?

• Calculate the mass

• Draw the density triangle

• Find the density

• Measure the volume

What humorous phrase is used to describe how easy solving density problems can be?

• A sleepy cat on a couch

• A lazy dog in the park

• A mangy donkey on vacation

• A happy cat on a sunny day