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Density
Density is a measure of the amount of matter per unit of volume
High Density
Low Density
Objects more dense than water sink Objects less dense than water float
W = mg
W = weight m = mass g = acceleration of gravity Many materials are purchased by weight
W = mg
W m = g
100 lb = = 3.1 slugs ft 32.2 s2 Her mass is 3.1 slugs
Density
Density can be indicated in multiple ways
Mass Density = mass per unit volume Weight Density = weight per unit volume
Formula Sheet
m = VDm
m Dm = V
W = VDw
W Dw = V
Mass/Weight Density
Mass Density commonly used for SI units
g/cm3 or kg/m3
Water (Pure)
Water (Sea) Ice Concrete Aluminum Steel (1018) Gold
1.00
1.03 0.92 2.40 2.71 7.8 19.32
0.036
0.037 0.034 0.087 0.098
0.282
0.698
Volume: Measurement
Volume is the amount of three dimensional space enclosed by an object
Two methods to determine volume
Calculate using geometry of object
Volume: Calculation
Some object volumes can be calculated What is the volume formula for each object?
Level Elevates
Volume Change
Example
What is the density of a 1.12 in. diameter sphere of titanium that weighs 0.82 lb?
4 V = r3 3 4 V = 1.12 in. 3 3 V = 5.88 in3 W = VDw W 0.82 lb Dw = = V 5.88 in.3 Dw = 0.14 lb/in.3