Density Exploration Worksheet
This worksheet covers fundamental concepts of density, including calculations, units, and factors affecting it, suitable for Grade 10 science students.
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Density Exploration Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Show all calculations where applicable.
1. Density is defined as the amount of per unit .
2. The common SI unit for density is .
3. An object will float in a fluid if its density is than the fluid's density.
4. Which of the following formulas correctly represents density?
Density = Volume / Mass
Density = Mass / Volume
Density = Mass × Volume
Density = Volume + Mass
5. A block of wood has a mass of 120 grams and a volume of 150 cm³. What is its density?
1.25 g/cm³
0.8 g/cm³
30 g/cm³
270 g/cm³
6. Explain why a large ship made of steel can float, while a small pebble made of the same steel sinks.
7. Increasing the temperature of a substance always decreases its density.
True
False
8. Density is an intensive property of matter, meaning it does not depend on the amount of substance present.
True
False
9. A rectangular block of metal has dimensions 5 cm x 2 cm x 3 cm and a mass of 270 g. Calculate its density in g/cm³. Show your work.
10. Observe the image below. If the liquids are immiscible, what can you infer about their relative densities?
