Density, mass and volume
- Choose the correct formula.
- Substitute mass and volume.
- Write compound units.
Answer: 300 g ÷ 100 cm³ = 3 g/cm³
⚖️ Ratio, Proportion & Rates
Density mass volume
Learn density mass volume with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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1. Explanation
Key idea
- Density mass volume is part of measures & money and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- Density = mass ÷ volume.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise density mass volume until the steps feel automatic.
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2. Visual
Density mass volume learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle Density mass volume
- Learn the rule: Density = mass ÷ volume.
- Worked model: Choose the correct formula. Substitute mass and volume. Write compound units.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
A block has mass 200 g and volume 50 cm³. Find its density.
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
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FrontRule for Density mass volume
BackDensity = mass ÷ volume.
FrontExample answer: A block has mass 200 g and volume 50 cm³. Find its density.
Back200 ÷ 50 = 4 g/cm³.
FrontCommon check for Density mass volume
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
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