Density Definition

A material's density is defined as its mass per unit volume. It is, essentially, a
measurement of how tightly matter is crammed together. The principle of density was
discovered by the Greek scientist Archimedes.
To calculate the density (usually represented by the Greek letter "") of an object, take
the mass (m) and divide by the volume (v):
=m/v
The SI unit of density is kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m3). It is also frequently
represented in the cgs unit of grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3).

Using Density
One of the most common uses of density is in how different materials interact when
mixed together. Wood floats in water because it has a lower density, while an anchor
sinks because the metal has a higher density. Helium balloons float because the density
of the helium is lower than the density of the air.
When your automotive service station tests various liquids, like transmission fluid, they
will pour some into a hydrometer.
The hydrometer has several calibrated objects, some of which float in the liquid. By
observing which of the objects float, it can be determined what the density of the liquid
is ... and, in the case of the transmission fluid, this reveals whether it needs replaced yet
or not.
Another important consequence of density is that it allows you to solve for mass and
volume, if given the other quantity. Since the density of common substances is known,
this calculation is fairly straightforward, in the form:
v*=m
or
m/=v
The change in density can also be useful in analyzing some situations, such as
whenever a chemical conversion is taking place and energy is being released. The
charge in a storage battery, for example, is an acidic solution. As the battery discharges
electricity, the acid combines with lead in the battery to form a new chemical, which

results in a decrease in the density of the solution. This density can be measured to
determine the battery's level of remaining charge.
Density is a key concept in analyzing how materials interact in fluid mechanics, weather,
geology, material sciences, engineering, and other fields of physics.
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Advantage and disadvantage of liquid fuel over solid fuel

Handling of liquid fuel is easy and they require less storage space

Liquid fuels can be fired easily and maximum temperature is attained in time as compared to solid
fuels.

The solid fuels containing higher of moisture burn with great difficulty.

The solid fuels leave a large quantity of ash after burning and then disposal of ash becomes a
problem. Where as the liquid fuels as very little ash after burning.

The combustion of liquid fuel is uniform therefor the change in load can be easily met by
controlling the flow of fluid.
Disadvantage:
They are costly as compared to solid fuels

They require special type of burners

In cold climate the oil stored in tanks is to be heated in order to avoid the stoppage of flow.