Question

Question #3b666

Answer 1

The measure of the given density can be compared to substances/objects you predict it can be made out of.

Explanation:

Once a density is measured, it can be compared to other known densities. Density is the ratio of mass to volume. Upon calculating this, it should give you an idea of what the density may or may not indicate.

For instance, if you were to measure an unknown object and calculate its mass and volume, you'd reach a density and have more insight.

An example would be if you had an object with a mass of `45 g` and a volume of `15cm^3` you would divide these two for your answer.

`Density = M/V` = `45g_/15cm^3` = `3.0 g_/cm^3`

Given the density, you can probably guess the object is a rock or another solid object.