Focus Physics

Density

Core concepts and learning points for this section:

Syllabus Points

Core

  • 1.4.1 Define density as mass per unit volume; recall and use the equation m ρ = V
  • 1.4.2 Describe how to determine the density of a liquid, of a regularly shaped solid and of an irregularly shaped solid which sinks in a liquid (volume by displacement), including appropriate calculations
  • 1.4.3 Determine whether an object floats based on density data

Supplement

  • 1.4.4 Determine whether one liquid will float on another liquid based on density data given that the liquids do not mix