Question

1. if you change the shape of a piece of clay, what would happen to its density?
2. what is the density of a piece of clay with a mass of 200g and a volume of 50cm³?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall density formula

Density $
ho=\frac{m}{V}$, where $m$ is mass and $V$ is volume. Changing shape of clay doesn't change its mass and volume.

Step2: Analyze density change

Since mass and volume remain the same when shape is changed, density remains the same.

Step3: Calculate density for second - question

Given $m = 200g$ and $V=50cm^{3}$, use the density formula $
ho=\frac{m}{V}$. Substitute values: $
ho=\frac{200g}{50cm^{3}} = 4g/cm^{3}$.

Answer:

1. Its density remains the same.
2. $4g/cm^{3}$