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Density is defined as the mass of something divided by the volume of the

same thing.

During a careful reading of the definition, it becomes apparent that density

is not mass, and that density is also similarly not weight as well, either.

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Does density of an object depend on the gravity of the object?

Density is not affected by gravity. Density is affected by mass and volume, such that density = mass/volume. Weight, but not mass, is affected by gravity. Weight and mass are not the same thing.


What is the formula for calculating weight if density and volume are given?

Weight = (density) times (volume)The definition of density is mass/volume .Now [ weight = mass x gravity ], so [ mass = weight/gravity ], and [ density = weight/gravity x volume ] .So Weight = (density) x (volume) x (gravity)


Distinguish between mass density and weight density?

The difference is that the mass density not effect by gravity but weight density effect by gravity. for example if mass density cotn in earth equal to 20 kg/m3 and weight density equal to 196.2 N/m3 this cotn will change the weight density in the moon but mass density not change because gravity moon diffrent to gravity earth mass density =mass/volume (no gravity) weight density= (mass * gravity)/volume (gravity)


How do you find weight when you have density and volume?

When density and volume are given, the formula for density can be used to determine the mass of the object. density = mass / volume mass = density * volume Assuming the object is on Earth, it can be assumed that g=9.80 N/kg. w= mg, or weight = mass * gravitational constant (of Earth) purely algebraically, weight = density * volume * gravitational constant.


Why is mass and weight necessary to find density?

the definition of density is the amount of mass contained in a set volumeto find density one must know mass and volume the equation is as follows: density= mass/volume hence, weight is not necessary to find density


How to calculate weight of Expandable Polystyrene Thermocol if density is given?

Weight can be calculated by multiplying the volume of the EPS Thermocol by its density. The formula is: Weight = Volume x Density. First, determine the volume of the EPS Thermocol using its dimensions. Then, multiply the volume by the given density to get the weight.


Is density another word for weight?

No, density and weight are not the same. Density refers to how much mass is in a given volume, while weight is the measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. Density is calculated by dividing an object's mass by its volume, while weight is calculated by multiplying mass and the acceleration due to gravity.


What is the formula for density in words?

The amount of mass, weight in a given volume.


Is density defined as a mass per unit of weight?

Density is defined as mass per unit volume, not mass per unit weight. It is a measure of how much mass is contained in a specific volume of a substance.


Density of solid?

Density is weight (mass actually) divided by volume.


Does density define an objects mass?

weight


Convert density to weight?

Basically you need more information. You can use the following formulae: density = mass / volume weight = mass x gravity