density Flashcards

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what is density?

A

mass per unit volume of a material

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objects that are less dense have what?

A

a lower mass
particles are more spread out

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objects that are more dense have what?

A

larger mass
particles are closer together

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4
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formula for density?

A

p= m/v

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5
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what is density measured in?

A

kg/m cubed

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gases are more or less dense than solids?

A

less dense than solids

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why are gases less dense than solids?

A

molecules are more spread out
same mass over a larger volume

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