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Is density an intensive or extensive variable? Is temperature intensive or extensive?
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The density (d) of a substance is an intensive property that is defined as the ratio of its mass (m) to its volume (V). density $=\frac{\text { mass }}{\text { volume }} \mathrm{d}=\frac{\mathrm{m}}{\mathrm{V}}$ Considering that mass and volume are both extensive properties, explain why their ratio, density, is intensive.
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