Chapter 4, Problem 1RQ

To determine

What is a density of a material?

Explanation of Solution

Density

Density of a material is defined as the mass of the material per unit volume of the material. It is denoted by $\rho$ and its SI unit is ${\text{g/cm}}^3$. It is a function of pressure and temperature and its value differs depending on the material type.

Mathematically, the density is expressed as,

$\rho =\frac{m}{V}$

Here, mass of the material is $m$ and volume of the material is $V$.