Density and Buoyancy

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As a substance is COOLED its DENSITY...

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increases.

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As a substance is COOLED its VOLUME...

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decreases.

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The amount of space an object takes up is called...

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volume.

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object is known as...

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mass.

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As a substance is HEATED its VOLUME...

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increases.

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The formula for density is...

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What happens to the density of a gas when it is compressed?

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The density increases.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid.

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What determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid?

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An object will float if its density is less than the fluid's density.

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What is the relationship between temperature and density?

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Generally, as temperature increases, density decreases.