Question 12
Density and UpthrustThe density of a solid is defined as the
- A.mass of the solid compared to the mass of an equal volume of water
- B.amount of water displaced when a unit mass of the solid is immersed in it
- C.weight per unit volume of the solid
- D.volume per unit mass of the solid
- E.mass per unit volume of the solid
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (mass per unit volume of the solid)
Explanation
Density = mass ÷ volume. Option A describes relative density, not density.