Suppose a 20 gram cube of aluminum were cut into four equal parts. How would the density of one part be related to the density of the whole cube?

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Harley Gill

4 June, 11:09

Suppose a 20 gram cube of aluminum were cut into four equal parts. How would the density of one part be related to the density of the whole cube?

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Stafford · Answer 1

It will remain the same, since the formula for density is D=m/v

since mass is directly proportional with volume (due to its dimensions) if you cut a piece of aluminium in four the mass will get smaller as well as the size, therefor the volume.