Question #e33e6

1 Answer
Feb 13, 2015

You need to know two of the three to calculate the third.

The formula is: #rho=m/V#

In which #rho=#density, #m=#mass and #V=#volume

You can work this into:

#m=rho*V# or #V=m/rho# depending on the unknown.

#m=#mass can be determined by weighing

#V=#volume can be done by measuring (#l*w*h# if it is a regular block or #pi*r^2*h# if it's a cylinder), or by submersion in a graded vessel (and noting the difference).

#rho=# can be looked up in tables, if you know the exact material.