Factors Affecting Material Density: Temperature and Pressure

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Question:

The density of a materia / varies with ____ amd pressure

Answer:

The density of a material varies with temperature and pressure.

  • Temperature: As temperature increases, most materials expand, leading to a decrease in density. Conversely, cooling a material typically causes it to contract, increasing its density.

  • Pressure: For gases, an increase in pressure generally leads to an increase in density, as the gas molecules are forced closer together. In solids and liquids, the effect of pressure on density is usually much less pronounced, but it can still lead to slight increases in density.

In summary, density