Density

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, usually expressed in grams per milliliter (g/mL) or grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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How do you calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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If an object has a density less than 1 g/mL, what will happen when placed in water?

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It will float.

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If an object has a density greater than 1 g/mL, what will happen when placed in water?

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It will sink.

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What is the density of water?

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1 g/mL.

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What happens to the density of an object if its mass increases while its volume remains the same?

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The density increases.

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What happens to the density of an object if its volume increases while its mass remains the same?

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The density decreases.

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What is the relationship between density and buoyancy?

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An object will float if it is less dense than the fluid it is in, and sink if it is more dense.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, which can change depending on the gravitational pull.

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What is the unit of density?

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Common units of density include grams per milliliter (g/mL) and grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).