Density (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Definition of density

Mass of a material per unit volume

Formula for density

D=MVD = \frac{M}{V}

Formula for mass

M=D×VM = D \times V

Formula for volume

V=MDV = \frac{M}{D}

Common density unit (grams)

g/cm³

Common density unit (kilograms)

kg/m³

How to use density formula triangle

Cover what you want; remaining letters show calculation

Volume of prisms formula

Cross-sectional area × Length

Density of mixed materials

Total mass ÷ Total volume

Material denser than wood (example)

Lead

What density measures

How much mass is packed into a given volume

Symbol for density

DD

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