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A block of wood has a mass of 300 grams and a volume of 150 cm³. Calculate the density of the wood (Density of materials)

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Changes of state and the particle model

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A block of wood has a mass of 300 grams and a volume of 150 cm³. Calculate the density of the wood (Density of materials)

Answer

The density of the wood is 2 g/cm³.

Explanation

Particle lens: Describe arrangement, motion, spacing, collisions, or energy changes only when they are relevant here. This question asks: A block of wood has a mass of 300 grams and a volume of 150 cm³. Calculate the density of the wood (Density of materials). The correct response is The density of the wood is 2 g/cm³., because density links mass and volume, so the answer must preserve which quantity is being calculated. In Density of materials, the marking point should connect directly to apply AT 1 and AT 3 skills when measuring mass and volume. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Changes of state and the particle model, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 96 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the particle lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.

Common mistake

Confusing Mass and Weight

Students often confuse mass (measured in kg) with weight (measured in N), leading to incorrect calculations when determining density.

Remember that mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force acting on that mass due to gravity. Always use mass in kilograms when calculating density.

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