Question

In order to find density of an object, maria is trying is trying to measure its volume however the object doesn't not fit the tool she is using to solve this problem maria decides filling to break apart the object. will maria be able to find density following this method

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

The density of the object does not change when it is broken in more pieces, therefore Maria will be able to find the density of the material.

In fact, by breaking the object, then she can take only one piece, and by measuring the mass of this piece and its volume she will be able to calculate the density of the material by using the formula:

$d=\frac{m}{V}$

where

m is the mass of the piece

V is its volume

d is the density

And the density will be the same for every piece, since they are made by the same material, and the density depends only on the properties of the material itself.

Answer 2

Provided she breaks it apart cleanly (that is, no crumbles or pieces of the object lost), and adds up the volume of the objects that she broke apart, then the number should be no different than if she were to weigh the object whole.