Density of solids and liquids

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The density of a substance is defined as its mass per unit volume. It is an intensive property of matter, which is independent of sample size. Its units are g/cm3 or g/ml. The most obvious way to determine the density of a solid is to weigh a sample of the solid and then, find out the volume that the sample occupies. Solids can have regular and irregular shapes. In this experiment, you are provided with various pieces of wood of regular shape, whose density has to be determined. Measuring its mass using the digital balance provided, and its volume (length × width × height), one can calculate its density. You will also be provided with solids of irregular shapes, where the volume will be measured by water displacement.
The density of liquids can be determined like that of solids, by measuring both the mass and the volume of a given sample.