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Density
Density is defined as mass per unit volume.
Density lab, multimedia activities
An applet where you measure the volume and mass of objects and then check if they float. You can alter the liquid's density too. Subscription required but with 30 day free trial.
Balloon Race: Floating and Sinking
A nice little demonstration of the concept behind hot air balloons and densities.
Poisson v4.0
Poisson calculates electrostatic potentials by numerically solving Poisson's equation in the presence of spherical and rectangular conductors, charge densities and dielectrics.
Conversions - Surface Density
This site allows you to convert between a wide variety of Density units. Enter the value to convert from in the 'From' box and select its units from the list. Then select the units to convert to from ...
Conversions - Linear Density
This site allows you to convert between a wide variety of Density units. Enter the value to convert from in the 'From' box and select its units from the list. Then select the units to convert to from ...
Interference or Refraction?
The mathematics of refraction in materials with non-uniform optical densities leading to path differences and interference.
Conversions - Mass Density
This site allows you to convert between a wide variety of Mass and Density units. Enter the value to convert from in the 'From' box and select its units from the list. Then select the units to ...
Flux Density
Definition of various terms from Eric Weisstein's World of Physics. A little sparse on explanation in this case.
That Sinking Feeling (Water Temperature and Density)
Why does the water always seem colder at the bottom of a lake?


