Question

Write a hypothesis about the use of an object’s physical characteristics to determine its density. Use the format "if . . . then . . . because . . .” and be sure to answer the lesson question "How can the density of an object be determined?”

Answer 1

The “if” part of the hypothesis refers to mass and volume.

The “then” part of the hypothesis refers to the calculation or determination of density.

The “because” portion of the hypothesis connects the property of density as characteristic of an object or substance.

Answer 2

For this case you must first know the definition of density. D = m / v where, m: mass v: volume. You can then write the following hypothesis: IF you know two physical characteristics of an object then you can determine the density. First weigh the object, THEN measure its volume BECAUSE the density is the quotient between the mass and the volume of an object.