Required practical - Investigating density (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What does density tell us about a substance?
What does density tell us about a substance?
How much mass is packed into a volume
Which piece of equipment is used to measure mass in this practical?
Which piece of equipment is used to measure mass in this practical?
Electronic balance
How do you calculate volume for a regular solid?
How do you calculate volume for a regular solid?
Length × width × height
What method is used to find the volume of an irregular solid?
What method is used to find the volume of an irregular solid?
Using a displacement can with water
Why does the displacement method work for finding volume?
Why does the displacement method work for finding volume?
Object pushes out same volume of water
What should you do before adding liquid to the measuring cylinder on the balance?
What should you do before adding liquid to the measuring cylinder on the balance?
Set the reading to zero (zeroing)
Where should your eye be positioned when reading volume to avoid parallax error?
Where should your eye be positioned when reading volume to avoid parallax error?
Level with the bottom of the meniscus
What is the formula for calculating density?
What is the formula for calculating density?
An object has mass 50g and volume 25cm³. What is its density in g/cm³?
An object has mass 50g and volume 25cm³. What is its density in g/cm³?
2
To convert density from g/cm³ to kg/m³, what should you do?
To convert density from g/cm³ to kg/m³, what should you do?
Multiply by 1000
What is the density of water in kg/m³?
What is the density of water in kg/m³?
1000
Why is mercury no longer used in density experiments?
Why is mercury no longer used in density experiments?
It is dangerous