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Define density as the mass of an object divided by its volume; remember and apply the formula m = ρ V.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsMotion, forces and energyCore content

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Define density as the mass of an object divided by its volume; remember and apply the formula m = ρ V

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Density Calculation

An object has a mass of 20 kg and occupies a volume of 5 m³.

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    State the formula for calculating density.

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