H Exp – Mechanics 17B – Density of air

Aim – To measure the density of air

Instructions

▪ Note the mass of the empty container
▪ Inflate the container and note the mass
▪ Calculate the mass of air added to the container
▪ Click the box to let air out of the container and into the measuring cylinder
▪ Measure the volume of air released into the measuring cylinder (in cm³)
▪ Convert the mass to kg and the volume to m³. Calculate the density of air

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