Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Density

Density — practice question

A student finds the density of a metal. Fig. 3.1 shows an irregularly shaped piece of the metal together with some apparatus.

(a)[4]

Describe how the student can determine the volume of the metal piece. In your answer you may use some or all of the apparatus shown in Fig. 3.1.

(b)[3]

Calculate the density of this piece of metal.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “partly fill the measuring cylinder with water” …