Density

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What is density?

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Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. It is calculated using the formula: density = mass / volume.

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What is the formula for density?

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density = mass / volume

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What units are used to measure mass?

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grams (g)

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What units are used to measure volume?

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milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cm³)

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If an object has a density of 1.2 g/mL, will it sink or float in water? (Hint: Density of Water = 1 g/mL)

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sink

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What tool is commonly used to measure mass?

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triple beam balance

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What is the relationship between density and buoyancy?

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An object will float if its density is less than the density of the fluid it is in; it will sink if its density is greater.

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How do you convert grams to kilograms?

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To convert grams to kilograms, divide the number of grams by 1000.

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What is the density of water?

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1 g/mL

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What happens to the density of an object if its mass increases while its volume remains the same?

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The density increases.