2.3 Volume and Density Flashcards
1
Q
Define specific gravity
A
ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a standard
2
Q
formula for specific gravity
A
3
Q
formula for density of an object
A
4
Q
formula for volume of an irregularly shaped object
A
5
Q
What are the three methods that can be used to find the volume of a solid
A
geometric formulas are used for simple shapes; technique of fluid displacement can be used for irregularly shaped solids; direct measurement using a container with volume markings
6
Q
What is the mass in a certain volume
A
density
7
Q
What symbol do scientist use to represent density in equations?
A
ρ
8
Q
The wavelength of a wave (λ) equals the wave velocity (ν) divided by the frequency (f). What type of proportional relationships exists between wavelength and frequency?
A
inverse
