Density Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
density is defined as what
A
mass per unit volume
2
Q
density
A
mass/volume
3
Q
to measure mass of the object use what
A
electric balance
4
Q
how do you measure the mass of an irregular object
A
- lower it on a thread into a measuring cylinder partly filled with water
- you can work out the volume of the object by the rise in the water level
5
Q
how do you measure the density of a liquid
A
- use a measuring cylinder to measure the volume
- measure the mass of an empty beaker
- measure the liquid in the beaker
- minus the beaker from the result