Density (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

Mass per unit volume

$\rho = \frac{m}{V}$

$\rho$ (rho)

$\text{kg/m}^3$

$\text{kg}$ for mass, $\text{m}^3$ for volume

Balance

Multiply the dimensions

Measure volume of liquid displaced

Eureka can

Measuring cylinder

Similar densities

Ice has lower density than water

Far lower density

Increases by factor of $\times 10$

Stays the same