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Sink or Float?. Density #1. R. Bryant 2008 WSMS – Based on “Science Starters” by T. Trimpe at http://sciencespot.net. Find the density of the box below. Mass 456 g. 12.5 cm. 5.6 cm. 5.6 cm. The solution …. Volume = length x width x height V = 12.5 cm x 5.6 cm x 5.6 cm V = 392 cm 3
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Sink or Float? Density #1 R. Bryant 2008 WSMS – Based on “Science Starters” by T. Trimpe at http://sciencespot.net
Find the density of the box below. Mass456 g 12.5 cm 5.6 cm 5.6 cm
The solution … Volume = length x width x height V = 12.5 cm x 5.6 cm x 5.6 cm V = 392 cm3 M = 456 g Density = Mass ÷ Volume D = 456 g ÷ 392 cm3 D = 1.16 g/cm3 **The box would sink!