Chapter 1, Problem 66P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Statement for the liquid in beaker A if object has a density $2.0\text{g/cc}$ is to be given.

Concept introduction:

Density of the substance determines whether the substance sinks or floats in a liquid. Substance with less density always floats on a high-density liquid.

Density is defined as ratio of mass to the volume. Mass and volume are physical quantities and the units of mass and volume are fundamental units. The unit of volume is derived from the units of mass and volume. The SI unit of density is ${\text{kg/m}}^{\text{3}}$ . The formula to calculate density is,

  $\text{Density}=\frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}}$   ........ (1)

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Statement for the liquid in beaker B if object has a density $0.90\text{g/cc}$ is to be given.

Concept introduction:

Density of the substance determines whether the substance sinks or floats in a liquid. Substance with less density always floats on a high-density liquid.

Density is defined as ratio of mass to the volume. Mass and volume are physical quantities and the units of mass and volume are fundamental units. The unit of volume is derived from the units of mass and volume. The SI unit of density is ${\text{kg/m}}^{\text{3}}$ . The formula to calculate density is,

  $\text{Density}=\frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}}$   ........ (1)