Linear Density
Definition
The mass per unit length of an object or substance. It is calculated by dividing the total mass by the total length.
Analogy
Think of linear density as measuring how many candies are packed into a long candy bar. If you have more candies in the same length, then your linear density is higher.
Related terms
Mass per Unit Length: Another term used interchangeably with linear density.
Uniform Linear Density: Linear density that remains constant throughout an object or substance.
Non-uniform Linear Density: Linear density that varies along an object or substance.
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