MATERIALS AS Flashcards

1
Q

Define density

A

Mass per unit volume

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2
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A block of wood is cut in half. Explain why the density of the two pieces do not change.

A
  • density is an intrinsic property of a material
    Or
  • volume is halved, but mass is also halved. density = mass/volume, so density does not change.
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