Understanding Density Concepts Quiz

What is the definition of density?

• The amount of space an object occupies

• The mass of an object divided by its volume

• The force exerted by an object

• The temperature of an object

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating density?

Which object has the lowest density in this picture?

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Does this box have high or low density?

"I think this box has ​​ (a)   density because ​​ (b)   ."

• high
• the particles are packed together
• low
• the particles are spread apart

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Place the variables into the correct location in the formula to solve for density

b

c

d

density

matter

mass

volume

inertia

What is the formula for calculating density?

• D = M/V

• D = V/M

• D = M x V

• D = M + V

Which factor significantly affects the density of a substance?

• Temperature

• Color

• Shape

• Weight

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What does density describe in science?

• The relationship between mass and volume

• The color of a material

• The weight of an object

• The size of an object

How does increasing temperature affect the density of a material?

• It reduces density

• It increases density

• It has no effect on density

• It doubles the density

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Why is understanding density important in designing ships?

• To ensure they float

• To make them faster

• To improve their color

• To reduce their weight