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Density

Density of substance is its mass per unit volume

Density: mass/volume

Density is measured in g/cm3

Why is density important?

  • Predicting floatation

    • Rocks

  • Identify substances

  • Helps engineers design

  • Low density components makes faster or lighter race cars

  • Most dense substance: osmium

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Density

Density of substance is its mass per unit volume

Density: mass/volume

Density is measured in g/cm3

Why is density important?

  • Predicting floatation

    • Rocks

  • Identify substances

  • Helps engineers design

  • Low density components makes faster or lighter race cars

  • Most dense substance: osmium