Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Density

Density — practice question

Fig. 2.1 depicts a 250 cm^3 beaker holding some liquid; the beaker is tagged "beaker" and the contents are labelled "unknown volume of liquid".
(a(i))[5]

Describe an experiment to determine the density of the liquid.

(a(ii))[1]

State the unit for density used by the student.

(b(i))[1]

Polythene floats in water. Explain why that happens.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate the mass of the block.

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