Here's how to calculate the density of each alloy:
Understanding Density
Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume. It's calculated as:
Density = Mass / Volume
Alloy 1
* Volume = 8 cm³ (copper) + 7 cm³ (tin) = 15 cm³
* Mass = 121 g
* Density = 121 g / 15 cm³ = 8.07 g/cm³
Alloy 2
* Volume = 9 cm³ (copper) + 11 cm³ (tin) = 20 cm³
* Mass = 158 g
* Density = 158 g / 20 cm³ = 7.9 g/cm³
Therefore:
* The density of the first alloy is 8.07 g/cm³.
* The density of the second alloy is 7.9 g/cm³.