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Density = Mass / Volume.

This formula is true no matter what values you have for the object's mass and

volume. It makes no difference whether the mass is "less than" or "greater than"

the volume (the two can't actually be thought of as less than or greater than each

other as they are measuring different things).

To calculate density, divide the mass by the volume.

If the mass is a smaller number than the volume, the result you get will be a

fraction or decimal. Do not be alarmed or intimidated. Numbers less than ' 1 '

are also your friends, and they will not harm you. A density less than ' 1 '

is a very special thing, and it has a special message for you if you listen

for it: If the object's density is less than ' 1 ', the object will float in water.

Is that cool or what!

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What is volume weight and density?

volume is how much space is in an object (an object with more volume would be bigger) weight is how heavy an object feels due to gravity (an object with more weight would be harder to lift) density is how much matter is in an amount of space (an object with more density would weigh as much as an object with less density but in a smaller space/volume)


How is density involved in convection?

In convection less molecules occupy large volume as in air to reduce the density.


If you have 500 cm2 of material available to cover different shapes. what is the maximum volume of each object that you could make with this amount of material?

You will get the maximum volume in the case of a sphere. You can use the formula for the surface of a sphere to calculate the radius; from there, you can calculate the corresponding volume.Similarly, for other objects, such as a cube, the volume you get will be less.


How do you estimate the weight of a tree?

You might calculate the volume of the main trunk, approximating it by the formula of a cylinder. You might add some of the bigger branches, by the same method, if you want more accuracy. Then you multiply the volume you obtain, by an assumed density - use the value of water or a little less.


Will a paper float?

As long as it can displace a volume of water equal to its mass (ie its density is less than that of the water) it will float. Most paper will have a density less than that of water (or can be so folded) so will float.

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Can you find the volume of object which does not sink in water?

If an object does not sink in water, it means the object's density is less than that of water. To find the volume of such an object, you can measure its mass and then divide by the density of water (1000 kg/m^3) to calculate the volume. The formula for volume is volume = mass/density.


How do you predict the density of a floating object?

To predict the density of a floating object, you can compare the density of the object to the density of the fluid it is floating in. For an object to float, its density must be less than the density of the fluid. You can calculate the density of the object by dividing its mass by its volume.


If you the mass and volume of an object how can you predict whether it will float or sink in water?

Calculate the density (mass divided by volume) of your object. If the density is less than that of water - which has a density of about 1000 kg per cubic meter - then it will float; if the density of your object is more, it will sink.


How can you use math to predict if an object will float or sink?

If the object's density is greater than the density of the liquid in which it is placed, it will sink. If the density is less, it will float. You can use math to calculate the density, if you know an object's mass and volume. Density is defined as mass divided by volume.


How do you find density of object that floats?

To find the density of an object that floats, you can use the formula density = mass/volume. First, measure the mass of the object using a scale. Then, submerge the object in water and measure the volume of water displaced, which is equal to the volume of the object. Finally, divide the mass of the object by its volume to calculate the density.


How are mass and volume related to the sinking and floating of an object?

An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.


Why do an object with more density have less volume?

The formula of density is: d = mass/volume.


How do you know the density of an object if it floats on water?

If an object floats on water, it means its density is less than that of water. You can calculate the density of the object by comparing its weight to its volume, using the formula density = mass/volume. The density of water is about 1 g/cm^3, so if the object floats on water, its density will be less than 1 g/cm^3.


Would an object of g in volume and cm cubed be able to float in water?

An object will float in water if it has less density than the water. You can calculate the density of the object by dividing its mass by its volume. For comparison, the density of water is: * 1 gram / cubic centimeter * 1 kilogram / liter * 1000 kilograms / cubic meter


How do you find density of an object in water?

To find the density of an object in water, first measure the mass of the object using a scale. Then, measure the volume of the water displaced by the object when it is submerged. Divide the mass of the object by the volume of water displaced to calculate the density of the object in water.


Is an object that is heavier and has less volume more dense than an object that is lighter and has greater volume?

Yes, an object that is heavier and has less volume is more dense than an object that is lighter and has greater volume. Density is determined by the mass of an object divided by its volume, so a smaller volume with higher mass will result in a higher density.


What density of the blue object is true?

The density of the blue object is determined by dividing the mass of the object by its volume. It is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. The formula for density is density = mass/volume.