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This is false. For most practical purposes, ie 'on planet Earth,' the terms 'mass' and 'weight' mean the same thing. Off-planet, mass just equals mass, as weight is a function of gravity.

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Is The weight of a substance is defined as its mass divided by its volume.?

weight is different in different gavities but mass is not, volume is not involved


The ------ of a substance is defined as it mass divided by its volume?

weight is different in different gavities but mass is not, volume is not involved


Is this true or false the weight of a substance defined as its mass divided by it volume?

2nd answer: In fact, weight = mass if the massive object is on Earth.


What is the difference between percentage by weight and volume?

They are different in non-homogeneous mixtures. Here's an example. If you put a few drops of water in a balloon, the contents are 99.9% (or so) water by weight and 99.9% (or so) air by volume.


What is weight divided by volume?

Weight divided by volume is density. Usually it is expressed as mass divided by volume. That is why a unit for density will be something like grams/liter, because mass is on the top and volume on the bottom.


Is density defined as a mass per unit of weight?

Density is defined as mass per unit volume, not mass per unit weight. It is a measure of how much mass is contained in a specific volume of a substance.


Weight of a substance is defined as its mass divided by its volume?

No. You have defined the "density" of the substance, not its weight.Added:"Density" is also called "specific mass"Weight and mass are commonly speaking the same, but strictly speaking 'mass' is rather an amount of matter,and 'weight' is the measured gravitational force (heaviness, measured on a balance) of that mass.(A mass of 1 kg will 'weight' also 1 kg on earth but does not 'weight' 1 kg on the moon, there it's about 150 g due to lower gravity!)


How do you calculate density from molecular weight?

Density can be calculated from molecular weight using the formula density = (molecular weight) / (molar volume). Molar volume is the volume occupied by one mole of the substance and can be calculated using the ideal gas law or experimental data. Dividing the molecular weight by the molar volume gives the density of the substance.


Why did the Archimedes need to know to work out the density of a substance?

Weight vs volume. PLace object in container already full of water. Measure volume of liquid displaced. weight object. weight divided by volume equals density


Is density is the weight per unit volume of a substance?

Density is more commonly defined as mass per unit volume. However, it is also possible to define it as weight per unit volume.Density is more commonly defined as mass per unit volume. However, it is also possible to define it as weight per unit volume.Density is more commonly defined as mass per unit volume. However, it is also possible to define it as weight per unit volume.Density is more commonly defined as mass per unit volume. However, it is also possible to define it as weight per unit volume.


Do you find the denisity of a substance by dividing its volume by its weight?

Density is more commonly defined as mass per unit volume. However, it is also possible to define it as weight per unit volume.Density is more commonly defined as mass per unit volume. However, it is also possible to define it as weight per unit volume.Density is more commonly defined as mass per unit volume. However, it is also possible to define it as weight per unit volume.Density is more commonly defined as mass per unit volume. However, it is also possible to define it as weight per unit volume.


Will a substance with a high density be heavy or light?

A substance with high density will be heavy because density is a measure of the mass of the substance per unit volume. High density means there is a greater amount of mass packed into a defined volume, resulting in a heavier weight relative to its size.