How Do You Calculate The Density Of A Copper Sheet?
Calculate the density of a copper sheet with a few tools and a little knowledge of simple physics concepts. The density of anything made of a single material is equal to its mass divided by its volume. Copper is a material with many applications because of its malleability, or ability to be easily formed into sheets, wires or tubes. Copper is used frequently in electrical applications, such as wiring or computer components, because it conducts electricity very well. Place the sheet of copper on a scale to determine its mass in grams. As an example, assume the mass is 5000 grams. Measure the length, width and thickness of the copper sheet in centimeters. To continue the example, say that you have a length of 10 cm, a width of 8 cm, and a thickness of 7 cm. Calculate the volume in cubic centimeters by multiplying length times width times height. So 10 cm times 8 cm times 7 cm gives a volume of 560 cm^3. Determine the density in grams per cubic centimeter by dividing the mass by the volum
