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Is density a unique measure of mass distribution in a volume? Does it vary? If so, on what kind of scale (distance)?
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Density is defined as the mass per unit volume. It is represented by the Greek letter rho ($\rho$) and is calculated by the formula: $$\rho=\frac{\mathrm{m}}{\mathrm{V}}$$ where m is the mass and V is the volume. Show more…
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