Maths Lesson on Calculating Density2. These two containers A and B have the same capacity. A is
filled with sand and B is filled with beads.
We say that sand is more dense than beads.
We note that container B will be easier to lift than container A
mass
volume
Density =
Mass = density x volume
Volume =
mass
Density
A B
Density, mass and volume
are connected by the
relationships:
Density, mass and volume
are connected by the
relationships:
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3. A bag of salt measuring 5 cm x 6 cm x 7 cm weighs 218
grams.What is the density of the bag?
Density is amount of mass per unit volume.
Density =
mass
volume
Step 1:
calculate the volume
Step 1:
calculate the volume
Volume = 5 cm x 6 cm x 7 cm
= 210 cm3
Step 2:
Use formula to find
the density
Step 2:
Use formula to find
the density
Density =
218 g
210 cm3
= 1.04 g/cm3
(to 2 decimal places)
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4. A block of wood has with a density of 0.3 kg/cm3
is shown
below. Calculate the mass of this block of wood in a) kg b)
grams
Volume = 2.5 x 4 x 5 = 10 cm3
Mass = density x volume
= 0.3 x 10 = 3 kg
3 kg = 3000 grams
4 cm
5 cm
2.5 cm
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5. The mass of this block of wood is 9 kg.
Volume = x x = cm3
Density = = g/cm3
25 cm
30 cm
15 cm
MARK ITMARK IT
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6. The mass of this block of wood is 9 kg.
Volume = x x = cm3
Density = = 0.8 g/cm3
25 cm
30 cm
15 cm
15 3025
9000
11250
11250
9 kg = 9000 grams9 kg = 9000 grams
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