Density of irregular objects

Investigation question- What is the density of different shapes?

Aim- To observe density of 4 irregular shapes.
Hypothesis- Each shape will have 4 different densities as they are of different matter.
Independent variable- The object.
Dependent variable- The density of the shape.
Controlled variables- The equipment used as well as the process used will be kept the
same as so it is a fair experiment.
Equipment/materials:-
 1 Electronic scale
 1 Measuring cylinder
 1 small Rock
 1 rubber Stopper
 1 Cylindrical brass weight
 1 Bolt
 1 Dropper
Safety risks and risk management
Safety risk Management/precaution

The electric scale is heavy and can fall if Don’t keep the electric scale on the edge.
kept on edge.

Putting object rapidly in measuring Hold the object with thread and be careful and
cylinder can cause a break in the glass of gentle while putting it in the measuring cylinder.
measuring cylinder.
 Method
1. Get an electronic scale and a measuring cylinder.
2. Get a rock, stopper, bolt and weight as irregular objects.
3. Measure the mass of all 4 objects by weighing them on electric scale, one
by one.
4. Take the measuring cylinder and put 50ml of water in it. (measure carefully
and use a dropper if needed)
5. Tie thread tightly on each of the objects.
6. Carefully, put one object at one time in water by holding it with thread,
7. Measure how many ml water rises.
8. To get the volume minus 50ml and the level water got upto after putting
the object in.
9. Repeat the experiment 2 more times to make sure it is reliable.
Results:-
Qualitative results- We weighed a brass weight, rubbery red stopper, a silver
bolt and small grey rock on A.E (brand) weighing scale which was white in
colour.
Quantitative results:
Name Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Average

Cylinder weight 8.14 9.79 9.78 9.24

Stopper 1.70 1.72 1.71 1.71

Bolt 4.67 4.36 4.70 18.25

Rock 2.98 3.08 2.99 3.55

 Discussion:-
1. Which object had the highest density?
Answer- The cylinder weight had highest density in all three trials.

2. Rank the objects in terms of their density in ascending order (lowest to

highest)
Answer- Stopper, rock, bolt, cylinder weight (for all three trials).

3. How could the reliability of the experiment be improved?

Answer- The reliability of the experiment can be improved by repeating it
several times. We did it 3 times which makes it quite reliable but repeating
it more can improve the reliability further more.

4. If the objects used in the investigation could be compressed, how would it

impact its density?
Answer- if you compress an irregular shape, the mass or volume will not
change. Thus, the density stays the same.

5. If all the objects used in the investigation were moulded together, what
would be the average density of the compressed object? Show full working.
Answer- mass- 48.85+8.52+4.67+2.98=65.02
Volume- 6+5+1+1= 13
Density= 65.02 = 5.0002g/cm3
13
Conclusion
We got the results which were expected and our hypothesis was correct. The
experiment was reliable as it was conducted three times. We got the densities
between 1.70 to 9.79 which is pretty good and expected. We didn’t change the
method or equipment and used different irregular shapes which makes the
experiment valid. The experiment is accurate as our team did 3 repetitions and
used different irregular shapes.
Research
Find out about application of density in the real world. Include two examples
Present the information in tabulated form with two columns ‘where is density
used’ and ‘how the principle of density is used’

Where is density used How is it used

Swimming While we swim our density is less than water
which makes us float on it because if the object
has less density than the liquid it will float and if
it has more than it will sink.

Cooking If the steam was dense it would not be able to

take the heat away from the food. Foods
become floating when cooked because their
density decreased to less than that of water, but
some foods such as apples and peanuts
increased in density on boiling water.

Bibliography for research

https://prezi.com/dnuqrj_gobki/how-do-we-use-densitypressure-and-moments-
in-our-everyday-l/

By- Sehajveer kaur

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