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Sink or Float?. Density #2. R. Bryant 2008 WSMS – Based on “Science Starters” by T. Trimpe at http://sciencespot.net. Find the density of the box below. Mass 386 g. 23.5 cm. 6.4 cm. 7.8 cm. The solution …. Volume = length x width x height V = 23.5 cm x 7.8 cm x 6.4 cm
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Sink or Float? Density #2 R. Bryant 2008 WSMS – Based on “Science Starters” by T. Trimpe at http://sciencespot.net
Find the density of the box below. Mass386 g 23.5 cm 6.4 cm 7.8 cm
The solution … Volume = length x width x height V = 23.5 cm x 7.8 cm x 6.4 cm V = 1173.12 cm3 M = 386 g Density = Mass ÷ Volume D = 386 g ÷ 1173.12 cm3 D = 0.33 g/cm3 **The box would float!