Density = Mass/Volume
- Mass refers to the amount of matter an object contains. It is often measured in kilograms (kg).
- Volume refers to the amount of space an object occupies. It is often measured in cubic meters (m^3).
An object with a high density has a relatively large mass compared to its volume, while an object with a low density has a relatively small mass compared to its volume.
Examples:
- A bowling ball is denser than a basketball, even though the basketball is heavier. This is because the bowling ball has a smaller volume than the basketball.
- A block of wood is less dense than a block of metal, even though the block of metal is lighter. This is because the block of wood has a larger volume than the block of metal.