density Flashcards
1
Q
what is density of a substance
A
Defined as its mass per unit volume
2
Q
density formula
A
mass/volume
3
Q
density formula units
A
mass =kg volume= metres cubed density=kg/metres cubed
4
Q
to the density of a solid object or a liquid
A
Measure its mass and its volume, then use the density equation d=m/v
to get mass minus the total mass of the beaker from the liquid to be found.
5
Q
Objects that have a lower density than water (i.e. <1000kg/m3)
A
float in water
