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Density
A
B
1.) Which cube has the greatest density? Explain
your answer.
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• Density is the ratio of the mass of the substance to its volume.
• Both of the cubes take up the same amount of space, but cube A
has more mass in that amount of space. Therefore, it is more
dense.
• You can calculate density if you know the
substance's or object's mass and volume!
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Density Calculations
Density= Mass
Volume
Units for Density Calculations:
Density for solids (g/cm3)
Density for liquids (g/mL)
Mass in g
Volume is mL for liquids, and g/cm3 for solids
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Density Calculations
Density= Mass
Volume
Ex.) The mass of Cube A is 20 g and has a volume of 5 cm3. What is
the density of Cube A?
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