In the situation where one block has a greater mass and larger volume than the other block, it is not possible to determine the relative densities of the blocks. If a block has both a greater mass and smaller volume than the other block, then it will be more dense than the other block. If the blocks have the same mass, the block with the smaller volume with have the greater density. Based on the density equation, if the the blocks have the same volume, the block with the greater mass will be more dense. The relative densities of the two blocks in each image can then be determined by comparing the mass and volume of each block. Based on the sizes of the blocks, you can determine which block has a greater volume. Based on the positions of the blocks relative too each other, you can determine which block has a greater mass. density=mass/volume Each image shows two blocks attached to a balance. Density is defined as the mass of a substance per unit volume.
The green block on the left is more dense.
The blue block on the right is more dense. The relative densities of the blocks cannot be determined.
