Chapter 4 density Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the formula for calculating density?

A

Density = Mass / Volume

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2
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True or False: Density is a scalar quantity.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The unit of density in the SI system is _____ per cubic meter.

A

kilogram

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4
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What is the density of water at 4 degrees Celsius?

A

1,000 kg/m³

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5
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Which of the following materials has the highest density? A) Aluminum B) Iron C) Wood

A

B) Iron

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6
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How does temperature generally affect the density of liquids?

A

Density decreases as temperature increases.

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7
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What happens to the density of a gas when it is compressed?

A

The density increases.

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8
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True or False: An object will float in water if its density is less than that of water.

A

True

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9
Q

Calculate the density of an object that has a mass of 50 kg and a volume of 2 m³.

A

25 kg/m³

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10
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What is the relationship between density and buoyancy?

A

Objects with lower density than the fluid will float, while those with higher density will sink.

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11
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Fill in the blank: The density of an object is determined by its _____ and _____.

A

mass, volume

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12
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Which of the following is NOT a unit of density? A) g/cm³ B) kg/m³ C) m/s²

A

C) m/s²

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13
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What is the principle that explains why objects float or sink in fluids?

A

Archimedes’ principle

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14
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True or False: Density can change with pressure.

A

True

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15
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What happens to the density of a solid when it is heated?

A

It generally decreases.

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