P6.1 - Density Flashcards
1
Q
density
A
mass per unit volume
2
Q
Formula for density
A
m/v
3
Q
Density of a solid object
A
-measure mass on balance
-find volume by measuring dimensions
4
Q
Density of an irregular object
A
-measure mass on balance
-lower into measuring cylinder filled with some water
-measure rise in water level = change is volume
5
Q
Density of a liquid
A
-measure volume
-measure mass by finding change of mass from empty beaker to one filled with volume