Density

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1 Density
Density: Basics

 Density is the mass per unit volume of a material:


o Objects made from low-density materials typically have a low mass, whilst
similar-sized objects made from high-density materials have a high mass
(Think of how heavy a bag full of feathers is compared to a similar bag full of
metal)
 Density is related to mass and volume by the following equation:

  (Note: The greek letter ρ is used to mean density)

 You can rearrange this equation with the help of the formula triangle:
Use the formula triangle to help you rearrange the equation

 The units of density depend on what units are used for mass and volume:
o If the mass is measured in g and volume in cm3, then the density will be in g/cm3
o If the mass is measured in kg and volume in m3, then the density will be in kg/m3

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