Density

D = M/V

Formula for Density

L x W x H

Formula for volume of a regular object

V = V2-V1

Formula for volume of an irregular object (displacement)

Archimedes

Discovered a method to help determine the density of irregularly shaped objects.

Sink

Objects with a density greater than 1. (Closely spaced)

Float

Objects with a density less than 1. (Less closely spaced)

Mass

The amount of matter in an object. Measured in grams or milligrams.

Volume

The amount of space taken up by a quantity of matter. Measured in cubic centimeters (cm3)

Displacement

The difference between the initial volume and the volume after an object is submerged. V = V2-V1

Density

The ratio of an object's mass to its volume. Density = Mass/Volume. Often measured in g/cm3.

Balance

Tool used to measure mass

Graduate (graduated cylinder)

Tool used to measure volume