Required practical - Investigating density (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes

$\text{density} = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{volume}}$

Electronic balance

Use displacement can and collect overflow

Measure dimensions and calculate volume

Set the balance reading to zero

Reading from above or below the meniscus

Multiply by 1000

Divide by 1000

$1.77 \text{ g/cm}^3$

Object displaces water equal to its volume

Errors get magnified when dividing values

It is dangerous