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Density

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Meaning

Density is the amount of mass per unit volume of an object.

About Density

An object with a large amount of mass in a small volume is said to have a high density.
An object with a small amount of mass spread over a large volume is said to have a low density.


Density and Floating

If an object is more dense than water it will sink.
If an object is less dense than water it will rise through water and float on the surface.