Compound measures for density
I can use compound measures for density.
Compound measures for density
I can use compound measures for density.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Density can be calculated by dividing the mass by the volume of the solid.
- The units for mass and volume determine the units for density.
- By rearranging the formula, you can calculate either mass or volume.
Keywords
Density - The density of a substance is measured as the substance's mass per unit of volume.
Mass - The mass of a substance is a measure of the quantity of matter in the substance.
Common misconception
Giving a density answer in the wrong units.
Read the question carefully and check the units of the mass and the volume. It may be necessary to convert between metric units.
To help you plan your year 11 maths lesson on: Compound measures for density, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
87.5 kilometres in 1 hour 45 minutes -
50 km/h
30 km in 20 minutes -
90 km/h
112.5 kilometres in 2 hours 30 minutes -
45 km/h
550 kilometres in 3 hours 20 minutes -
150 km/h

Exit quiz
6 Questions
Mass = 300 g and volume = 1.2 $$cm^3$$ -
250 $$g/cm^3$$
Mass = 8.75 kg and volume = 35 kg $$m^3$ -
0.25 $$kg/m^3$$
Mass = 400 g and volume = 16 $$cm^3$$ -
25 $$g/cm^3$$
Mass = 32 kg and volume = 12.8 $$m^3$$ -
2.5 $$kg/m^3$$
