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Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 5.1-5.2

Density

What density is and how to measure it.

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Density

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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Answer each question before opening the answer.

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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