Density Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Density describes how concentrated mass is. Samples of exactly the same type of material should have the same density.
2
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Equation
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d = m/V d = mass/volume
3
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Units
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kg/m³ or g/cm³
4
Q
Finding the density of a regular object
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Weigh to find mass then measure width, length and breadth to find volume.
5
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Finding the density of an irregular object
A
Weigh to find mass then fill a Eureka can, place the object in the can and measure the water loss to find the volume.