Determining the Density of a Solid Stone
The method used to determine the density of a solid stone involves measuring the mass of the stone and its volume. The density \(\rho\) can then be calculated using the formula:
<p>\(\rho = \frac{m}{V}\)</p>
Where:
- \(\rho\) is the density
- \(m\) is the mass of the stone
- \(V\) is the volume of the stone
To measure the mass (\(m\)), you can use a balance. To find the volume (\(V\)), if the stone is irregularly shaped, you can use the displacement method by submerging it in water and measuring the volume of water displaced, which is equivalent to the volume of the stone.
