RPA05: Density

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

Determine the densities of Regular and irregular objects and liquids

Question 2

Step one for regular objects

Answer 2

Calculate volume by multiplying the length, height and width of object in centimetre cubed

Question 3

Step two for regular objects 

Answer 3

Measure the mass using a balance

Question 4

Step three for regular objects

Answer 4

Calculate density using: density = mass/ volume 

Question 5

Step one for measuring irregular objects

Answer 5

Fill displacement can with water and align measuring beaker with the spout 

Question 6

Step two for irregular objects 

Answer 6

Slowly place the object into displacement can to prevent splashing

Question 7

Step three for a irregular objects 

Answer 7

Collect the displacement water and measure volume of water displaced

Question 8

Step four for irregular objects

Answer 8

Measure the mass of the object using the balance

Question 9

Step five of measure density of irregular objects

Answer 9

Calculate density of object using: mass/object