Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 5.1-5.2
Density
What density is and how to measure it.
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Density
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Spec 5.1-5.2
What you need to know
- Define density as mass per unit volume
- Use the equation density equals mass over volume
- Describe how to measure density
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What is the equation for density?
Density = mass ÷ volume (ρ = m ÷ V).
What are the units of density?
kg/m³ (or g/cm³).
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