1. Physical Science Density Challenge 2
L. LaRosa for T. Trimpe

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Will it float in water? Determine if the following shapes will float in water by calculating the density for each item. D = M / V
Mass: 15 g
Volume: 20 mL
Mass: 1000 g
Volume: 50 mL
Mass: 225 g
Volume: 100 mL
Mass: 10 g
Volume: 200 mL
2008

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Will it float in water? Determine if the following shapes will float in water by calculating the density for each item. D = M / V
Float
Float
Mass: 15 g
Volume: 20 mL
Density:
0.75 g/mL
Mass: 1000 g
Volume: 50 mL
Density:
20.0 g/mL
Mass: 225 g
Volume: 100 mL
Density:
2.25 g/mL
Mass: 10 g
Volume: 200 mL
Density:
0.05 g/mL
If the density is less than 1.0 g/cm3 then it will float. 1 g/mL = 1 g/cm3
2008