A student is carrying out an investigation into volume and density.
The student has a box, as shown in Fig. 1.1, together with a balance, a rule and some dry sand.
(a)[1]
Calculate the volume of sand required to fill the box.
(b)[1]
Calculate the mass of the sand in the box, using her results.
(c)[3]
Calculate the density of the sand.
(d)[2]
Predict whether the sand will float on top of the molten gold. Explain your answer.
Worked solution & mark scheme
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