Density

MathematicsAQAEdexcelGCSEUnit: Ratio & Proportion
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What Is Density?

What Is Density?

Why does a small piece of lead feel heavier than a bigger piece of wood? It's about density! Density tells you how much MASS is packed into a given VOLUME. Lead atoms are tightly packed; wood has air gaps. More density = heavier for its size.

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Which formula correctly shows how density (D), mass (M) and volume (V) are related?

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