O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/O/N/24

Explanation
Density Unit Conversion from g/cm³ to kg/m³
Steps:
- Note that 1 g = 0.001 kg, so multiply density by 0.001 to convert mass units.
- Recognize that 1 cm³ = 10^{-6} m³, so multiply by 10^6 to convert volume units (inversely for density).
- Combine factors: 0.001 × 10^6 = 1000, so multiply original density by 1000.
- Calculate: 2 g/cm³ × 1000 = 2000 kg/m³.
Why D is correct:
- 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³ by the standard density conversion formula, as mass scales by 10^{-3} and volume by 10^{-6}.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Incorrectly divides by 1000 instead of multiplying.
- B: Applies a partial or erroneous factor like 0.1.
- C: Applies no conversion, keeping units mismatched.
Final answer: D
Topic: Density
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