2007-03-07 06:16:40 · 3 answers · asked by gary h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Density is mass / volume, often measured in kg / m^3 or g / cm^3.
Finding the mass is as easy as placing the object on a scale.
The volume can be trickier if the shape of the sample is not well-defined. However, it is possible to measure unusual shapes using the Archimedes method where you weigh the sample while it is submerged in a liquid (see below for a more detailed description). Just make sure the liquid doesn't react with the sample.
2007-03-07 06:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by trickshottim.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way is to get the mass of a material sample and divide by the volume of the sample.
2007-03-07 06:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by wheresdean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you weight a known volume, and then D= V/M .
Uses V = volume m^3
M = mass Kg
2007-03-07 06:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by Blondie the second 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋