Chapter U1.4, Problem 8E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Two things must be drawn which have same mass but different volumes.

Concept introduction:

A denser compound has lesser volume as compared to less denser compound with same mass. The relation between density, mass and volume is as follows:

$\text{Density=}\frac{\text{mass}}{\text{volume}}$

Answer to Problem 8E

5 g aluminium will have more volume as compared to 5 g of iron.

Explanation of Solution

As density is inversely proportional to volume so a matter with higher density will have smaller volume provided masses of both the matters are same.

In the given example, 5 g of aluminium and 5 g of iron are taken. Mass is same in both the cases. But aluminium will have larger volume as it’s density is lesser than that of iron.

Conclusion

Thus, 5 g aluminium will have more volume as compared to 5 g iron.