9 Questions
Which of the following best describes density?
The measure of how compact the mass in a substance or object is
Why did the metal pin sink while the balsa wood floated?
The metal pin was less dense than the balsa wood
What is the unit of density?
Kilogram per cubic meter
Which of the following is the best definition of density?
The amount of mass per unit volume
What is the reason for the difference in floating behavior of the balsa wood and metal pin?
Difference in their densities
What is the unit of density?
Kilogram per meter cubed
What is the unit of relative density?
No unit
What does the relative density of a substance greater than 1 indicate?
It will sink in water
Can the relative density of an object be negative?
No
Test your knowledge on buoyancy with this quiz! Learn why certain objects float or sink in water and how mass and density play a role. Can you predict what will happen when a piece of balsa wood and a metal pin of the same mass are dropped in water? Find out by taking this quiz and improving your understanding of buoyancy.
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