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  • Density: Understanding Mass per Unit Volume - Calculation & Units
    The mass per unit volume of a material is called density.

    Here's the formula:

    Density (ρ) = Mass (m) / Volume (V)

    * Density (ρ) is usually measured in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) or grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

    * Mass (m) is typically measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

    * Volume (V) is usually measured in cubic meters (m³) or cubic centimeters (cm³).

    Example:

    Let's say you have a block of wood with a mass of 10 kg and a volume of 0.05 m³. To find its density, you would:

    1. Divide the mass by the volume: 10 kg / 0.05 m³ = 200 kg/m³

    Therefore, the density of the block of wood is 200 kg/m³.

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