alleryStart learning →Density is defined as the mass of a substance per unit:
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Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Volume
1. Density compares how much matter fits in a given space.
2. Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance or object.
3. Two objects of equal mass differ in density if their volumes differ.
4. It is crucial in determining whether an object sinks or floats in a fluid.
_Source: OpenStax College Physics for AP Courses 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 11 'Fluid Statics', sections 11.1-11.9_
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