Density is Mass per Unit Volume Flashcards
1
Q
What is density a measure of?
A
The ‘compactness’ of a substance
2
Q
What does it relate to?
A
The mass of a substance to how much space it takes up
3
Q
What is the formula for density?
A
Density = mass / volume
4
Q
What are the units for density?
A
g/cm³ or kg/m³
5
Q
What does the density of an object depend on?
A
What it’s made of
6
Q
What doesn’t density vary with?
A
Doesn’t vary with size or shape
7
Q
What does the average density of an object determine?
A
Whether it floats or sinks - a solid object will float on a fluid if it has a lower density than the fluid
