Different due to the mass of the object

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The discussion centers on the relationship between density, mass, and volume, specifically questioning whether a cylinder and a wire made from the same material would have different densities. It is established that density is defined as mass divided by volume and is independent of the object's shape or size. Therefore, if both objects are made from the same material, their densities will be identical, regardless of their mass or form.

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If the cylinder and wire are made of the same material, then their densities should be the same or different?

I think its different due to the mass of the object
 
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Hi xswtxoj! :smile:
xswtxoj said:
If the cylinder and wire are made of the same material, then their densities should be the same or different?

I think its different due to the mass of the object

what cylinder? what wire? :confused:

density is mass over volume …

it doesn't depend on shape or size.
 

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