AQA Trilogy GCSE Science Science
Mission Objectives
Define and give the equation for density
Describe how the density of different shaped objects can be found by an experiment
Calculate the density, mass or volume of an object given any two other values
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Words and meanings to learn
mass
amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms or grams
density
the amount of mass of a substance in a certain volume
volume
the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in cubic metres, cubic centimetres or litres
displacement can
a device used to measure the volume of an irregular shaped object
irregular
an object that does not have a regular, easily measurable shape
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Diet coke can & regular coke can.
Large tub/tank.
Selection of regular shaped objects.
Class set of displacement cans.
Modelling clay.
Mass balances.
30cm rulers.
Required practical handout sheets.
Alternative Experiment
Use large measuring cylinders instead of displacement cans.
Exam questions.
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