2007-10-11 14:27:22 · 3 answers · asked by birdy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No the density of the apple does not change. Density is defined as the mass/volume. When you take a bite out of the apple you reduce the mass of the apple, but you also reduce the volume by a proportional amount, thus the density remains the same.
2007-10-11 14:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by L B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Both answers so far are wrong. The first responder does not understand that density is not mass.
The second responder needs to realize that an apple is not a uniform substance. So it depends where you take the bite, because you will change its configuration. The core of the apple is probably less dense than the outside, due to the voids at the center. Thus you will clearly change the mass / volume ratio by taking a bite.
2007-10-11 21:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would change becaus density is based on mass and by taking a bite out of the apple you are changing its mass.
Density=mass/Volume
this dose in fact follow the law of conservation of mass because the mass is taken from the apple and put into the person who took the bite so no mass is lost or gained.
2007-10-11 21:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by jkinco 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋