Mass, Volume, & Density Objectives: __________________________________ ___________________________________
Mass Definition: the measure of the amount of ______________________ an object contains Units: _______________, _____________, pounds, tons
How are mass and weight different? Weight (pounds) measures _______________ Mass (grams) measures amount of ____________________ Where would mass and weight be different values? Underwater or in space
Volume Definition: the _________________ occupied by an object Units: cup, __________________, pints, ___________________
Measuring Volume For liquids - ________________ _______________ Regularly shaped objects – multiply ___________ by ___________ by ___________ l x h x w = unit 3 Example: 3 cm x 2 cm 1 cm = 6 cm3 Irregularly shaped objects - ____________ _________________
Density Definition: amount of ____________ per unit _____________ ___________ property of matter (specific materials have specific density) Equation: ________ =
Density and the Planets How does this apply to the planets in our solar system?