Denisity Flashcards
What is the Definition of density?
Density is the mass of 1cm3 of a substance
What is the density of water
1g/cm3
How do u calculate density?
Mass divided by volume
How do u calculate mass?
Density x volume
How do calculate volume?
Mass divided density
How do calculate volume?
Mass divided density
What is unit for density ?
G / cm3
What is the unit for mass?
G (grams)
What is unit for volume?
Cm3
How do u calculate the density of an irregular object ?
You put it on a mass balance to find the mass , then you tie a string around your object and put it into an overflow can.the amount of water that spills out into your graduated cylinder is the volume. Then you divide the mass by the volume which will give you the density.
How do you know if something will sink?
If the density of the object is more than 1g/cm3
How do u know if something will float?
If the density is under 1g/cm3