Suppose a new alien material was found, and it had a unknown density. How would we determine the mass of the object?
Water displacement? Just honestly curious.
Arturo O.
answered 03/22/18
Experienced Physics Teacher for Physics Tutoring
Water displacement would be a good way to get its volume. To get its mass, weigh the object on the earth at sea level and divide the weight by the acceleration of gravity at sea level.
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