density, in kilograms per Convert non-standard units into ρ, objects and liquids. Volume metre cubed, kg/m3 standard units for calculations. should be determined from the dimensions of regularly mass, m, in kilograms, kg Recall the equation for density and it. shaped objects and by a volume, V, in metre cubed, displacement technique for m3 Calculate the density, mass or irregularly shaped objects. volume of an object given any Dimensions to be measured two other values. using appropriate apparatus such as a ruler, micrometer or Vernier callipers. (8.2.5) Why do objects float? This topic can be linked to the above investigation as once you know the density of an object you can predict if it floats or sinks in water. 4.3.1.1 The particle model The particle model can be 1 Draw diagrams to show the Why are models used in of matter. used to explain the different particle arrangements in solids, Physics? states of matter. liquids and Critically evaluate the models Describe and explain the used to describe and explain different particle arrangements in the behaviour of solids, solids, liquids and gases due to liquids and the bonds between the atoms. If you have a kinetic model, Describe the motion of particles in solids, liquids and you can use it to demonstrate the motion of particles in a Describe and explain the liquid/gas. If you don’t have a limitations of the particle model model, use a tray, filled with of matter, in particular that the particles within the substance ping-pong balls (or marbles),
density, ρ, in kilograms per metre cubed, kg/m3 mass, m, in kilograms, kg volume, V, in metre cubed, m3 Convert non-standard units into standard units for calculations. Recall the equation for density and it. Calculate the density, mass or volume of an object given any two other values. objects and liquids. Volume should be determined from the dimensions of regularly shaped objects and by a displacement technique for irregularly shaped objects. Dimensions to be measured using appropriate apparatus such as a ruler, micrometer or Vernier callipers. (8.2.5) Why do objects float? This topic can be linked to the above investigation as once you know the density of an object you can predict if it floats or sinks in water. 4.3.1.1 The particle model of matter. The particle model can be used to explain the different states of matter. 1 Draw diagrams to show the particle arrangements in solids, liquids and Describe and explain the different particle arrangements in solids, liquids and gases due to the bonds between the atoms. Describe the motion of particles in solids, liquids and Describe and explain the limitations of the particle model of matter, in particular that the particles within the substance Why are models used in Physics? Critically evaluate the models used to describe and explain the behaviour of solids, liquids and If you have a kinetic model, you can use it to demonstrate the motion of particles in a liquid/gas. If you don’t have a model, use a tray, filled with ping-pong balls (or marbles),
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