How do you calculate/find mass, volume?

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The discussion revolves around calculating mass and volume using density, with specific examples provided. The subject area includes concepts of density and its relationship to mass and volume in physics.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss two specific problems involving density, mass, and volume. Questions arise regarding the correct operations to perform with density and mass to find volume, as well as the implications of unit analysis in these calculations.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided foundational information regarding the relationships between mass, volume, and density. There is an ongoing exploration of how to approach the calculations, with no explicit consensus reached on the methods to apply.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the problems include bonus questions that were not covered in class, indicating a potential gap in prior knowledge. The discussion also highlights the importance of understanding the units involved in the calculations.

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I did my homework and there are some bonus questions that we really never learned about in class, if we get them right it adds to the mark, it says find mass and volume and things, any help?
 
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density = mass/volume
 
The question is, A material has a density of 50kg/m cubed, and sides that measure 2m, 2m, and 5m, find the mass

other is

A material has a density of 6 kg/m cubed, and a mass of 22kg, find the volume,

For the second question would you multiple density and mass, or divide?
 
brysonlee said:
The question is, A material has a density of 50kg/m cubed, and sides that measure 2m, 2m, and 5m, find the mass

other is

A material has a density of 6 kg/m cubed, and a mass of 22kg, find the volume,

For the second question would you multiple density and mass, or divide?

Forget the numbers for a moment and just look at the units of each quantity. If you perform the operations that you indicate (multiplying density and mass, dividing density by mass), what are the units of the results?
 
iRaid gave the basic information, and there is enough information in your problem descriptions to find the basic parts that you need to work with.

Your first question shows enough information to calculate the volume, so you have enough to find mass. The second question gives mass but asks for volume. Either case, you use the same basic relationship:

Letting m = mass, v = volume, d = density, you rely on any equivalent equation for
[tex]d = \frac{m}{v}[/tex]
 

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