Explain how you would determine the overall density of an object such as a treasure chest.
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To determine the overall density of an object like a treasure chest, we need to measure its mass and volume. Here's how we can determine the overall density:
1. Measure the mass: Using a scale or balance, measure the mass of the treasure chest. Ensure that the entire chest is placed on the scale to get an accurate reading.
2. Measure the volume: There are different methods to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object like a treasure chest. One common method is the water displacement method. Fill a container with water and record its initial volume. Carefully submerge the treasure chest in the container, making sure no air bubbles are trapped. Measure the new volume of water and subtract the initial volume to determine the change in volume caused by the chest. This difference represents the volume of the treasure chest.
3. Calculate the density: Once the mass and volume have been measured, we can calculate the density using the equation: Density = Mass/Volume. Divide the measured mass of the treasure chest by its volume to obtain the density.
For instance, if the mass of the treasure chest is 10 kilograms and its volume is 0.5 cubic meters, the density can be calculated as: Density = 10 kg/0.5 m³ = 20 kg/m³.
By following these steps and calculating the ratio between mass and volume, we can determine the overall density of an object like a treasure chest.
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To determine the overall density of a treasure chest:
1. Measure its mass using a scale or balance.
2. Measure its volume using techniques like water displacement.
3. Calculate density by dividing the mass by the volume.
Calculate the density of a golf ball that weighs
45
g
45 g
and displaces
64
ml
64 ml
of water.
Show all steps, including the formula and final answer with units, rounded to two decimal places.
When we calculate, we determine from given facts.
To calculate the density of the golf ball, we need to use the formula:
Density = Mass/Volume
Given:
Mass of the golf ball = 45 g
Volume of water displaced = 64 ml
First, we need to convert the volume from milliliters (ml) to grams (g) since the mass is already in grams.
1 ml of water has a mass of approximately 1 g.
So, the volume of water displaced can be converted to grams by multiplying by 1:
Volume in grams = 64 ml * 1 g/ml
Volume in grams = 64 g
Now we can substitute the values into the formula and calculate the density:
Density = 45 g / 64 g
Density = 0.70 g/ml
The density of the golf ball is 0.70 g/ml (rounded to two decimal places).
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