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Density can be found by the formula ρ=m/V

where

ρ=density (kg/m3 or g/cm3)

m=mass (kg or g)

V=volume (m3 or cm3)

To find the density of iron, you must first know the mass of iron at a certain volume.

You can do this by using laboratory apparatus such as a measuring cylinder and/or a displacement can to find the volume of a piece of iron. Then using an electronic balance, find the mass of the same piece of iron.

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