Density & Buoyancy Flashcards
1
Q
The mass per unit volume of a substance.
A
Density
2
Q
The amount of matter in an object.
A
Mass
3
Q
A measure of the amount of space occupied by a substance.
A
Volume
4
Q
The amount of fluid that an object pushes away when placed in a fluid.
A
Displacement
5
Q
A measure of the force of gravity acting on an object.
A
Weight
6
Q
The upward force acting on objects submerged in or floating on fluids.
A
Buoyancy
7
Q
The mass of a floating object is equal to the mass of the water it displaces.
A
Archimedes’ Principle
8
Q
The state when the gravity and buoyancy of an object are balanced.
A
Neutral Buoyancy
9
Q
Does size affect density?
A
No!
10
Q
T or F: Boats that displace more water can hold more mass.
A
True
