The volume of a ball was measured at 500.0 cm3, and its mass was measured to be 404.2 g.

What would be the most accurate calculation of density for the ball? Round to the nearest ten thousandths.

g/cm3

1 answer

To calculate the density of the ball, you can use the formula for density:

\[ \text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}} \]

Given:

  • Mass = 404.2 g
  • Volume = 500.0 cm³

Now, substituting the values into the formula:

\[ \text{Density} = \frac{404.2 , \text{g}}{500.0 , \text{cm}^3} = 0.8084 , \text{g/cm}^3 \]

Now, rounding this to the nearest ten-thousandth:

\[ \text{Density} = 0.8084 , \text{g/cm}^3 \]

Thus, the most accurate calculation of density for the ball is 0.8084 g/cm³.