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How do you calculate the density of a metal ball without an overflow can or a graduated cylinder?
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There are several methods that can be used to calculate the density of a metal ball. The density of a metal ball can be derived from the fact that the volume is: 4*(pi)*r^3/3 and the denisty is mass/volume. If the mass and moment of inertia are known but the dimensions of the metal ball are not, then you can use the fact that the moment of inertia of the ball is 2m*r^2/5 and solve for m to get r=(5I/2)^.5 and plug in the value for r into the volume equation then calculate the density of the ball by dividing the mass by the calculated volume.
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How do you calculate mass and volume to get density?
You MEASURE mass with a balance. You MEASURE volume (if liquid) with a graduated cylinder. Then take these and divide. density = mass divided by volume.
Can you use a graduated cylinder to measure mass?
Yes, provided you know the density of the substance and the substance can be adequately measured by the cylinder. Because density is the quotient of the mass and volume, the mass is the product of the density and volume. So if you multiply the density and volume (assuming the units match), you will find the mass.
Can you calculate the volume of an item without knowing the density?
It is quite simple if it is a regular shaped object like a cylinder or a cube. For example if you wanted calculate the volume of a cylinder you need to know the radius of the circular cross-section of the cylinder - this is the measurement from the centre of the circle, to the outer-edge and then multiply that by the height of the cylinder. For irregular shaped objects don't think there is a simple mathematical way if you don't know the density but you can always use water displacement to get a volume measurement. Just drop the object you want to know the volume off into a graduated cylinder partially filled with water - the amount the level rises will be roughly equal to the volume of the object you dropped in.
How do you find the volume of an irregular shape in a graduated cylinder?
Find the density and mass of the object d=m/v and plug in your numbers and solve for volume
A solid cylinder 1m in diameter and 0.8m high is of uniform relative density 0.85 Calculate the periodic time of small oscillations when the cylinder floats with its axis vertical in sill water?
A solid cylinder 1m in diameter and 0.8m high is of uniform relative density 0.85. Calculate the periodic time of small oscillations when cylinder floats with its axis vertical in still water
What is needed to calculate the density of a graduated cylinder?
Mass and volume are needed to calculate the density of a graduated cylinder.
Calculate the density of water using a graduated cylinder?
not quite. you can measure volume in a graduated cylinder. you can use a scale, water, and a graduated cylinder to find out the density of an object by filling the graduated cylinder to an easily calculated point (250) then dropping your object in the water making sure none splashes out then measure the difference, then weigh it and divide the mass by volume to get density.
Can you use a erlenmeyer flask to calculate the density of a liquid?
You can, but the volume will not be as accurate as using a graduated cylinder, and will probably give you an inaccurate density.
How do you calculate mass and volume to get density?
You MEASURE mass with a balance. You MEASURE volume (if liquid) with a graduated cylinder. Then take these and divide. density = mass divided by volume.
Why must you first find the mass of a graduated cylinder alone when finding the density of a liquid?
If you are going to weigh a liquid in a graduated cylinder, the weight that you will get when you place the cylinder on the scale will be the combined weight of the cylinder and its contents. To find the weight of the contents alone, you therefore have to subtract the weight of the empty cylinder. And to calculate density you need to know both the weight and the volume.
When finding the density of a liquid why must you first find the mass of a graduated cylinder alone?
If you are going to weigh a liquid in a graduated cylinder, the weight that you will get when you place the cylinder on the scale will be the combined weight of the cylinder and its contents. To find the weight of the contents alone, you therefore have to subtract the weight of the empty cylinder. And to calculate density you need to know both the weight and the volume.
How do you measure the mass of a solid with a graduated cylinder without the density?
You cannot measure the mass of a solid with a graduated cylinder.
How do you get the density of an irregular shape?
use a graduated cylinder
What tools and units of measure are used to calculate the density of water?
a graduated cylinder and water to find the volume and also balance to find the mass, then you divide
How much is 75 grams of oil in liters?
The volume is the ratio Mass/Density. You need the density of this oil to calculate the volume. Or - weight 75 g oil in a graduated cylinder and read the volume.
How do you find the density of the irregular object?
First find the mass of the object. You need to find the volume of the irregular object. You do this by water displacement. If the object can fit into a graduated cylinder, you fill the cylinder with enough water to completely cover the object. DO NOT put the object in yet. Record that volume. Then gently place the object into the cylinder and record the new volume of water. The difference between the first and second volume is the volume of the object in mL, which is the same as cm3. If the object is too big to fit in a graduated cylinder, you can use an overflow can. You fill the can completely with water. The can has a downspout that will allow the water to flow out of the can. To do this, fill an overflow can completely with water. Allow the excess water to drain out of the downspout. Then place a beaker under the downspout. Gently put the object into the overflow can and catch the water that flows out in the beaker. Pour the water into a graduated cylinder and read the volume. This is the volume of the irregular solid. You can also hold a graduated cylinder under the downspout and let the water flow into the cylinder directly. The volume in the cylinder is the volume of the irregular object. Once you have the volume of the irregular solid, you can use the density formula to find density. Density = mass/volume. See the related links below.
What type of density is a graduated cylinder?
The question seems absurd has no meaning. measuring cylinder is a device to measure the volume. if you want to find density of a cube, you an find volume displaced and knowing mass can find the density - Archimedean principle it is beyond the scope of this page to answer fully
