Linear density
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Linear mass density)
- For other meanings of density, see Density (disambiguation)
Linear density or Linear mass density or Linear mass is a measure of mass per unit of length, and it is a characteristic of strings or one-dimensional objects. The SI unit of linear density is the kilogram per metre (kg/m).
- <math>\mu = \frac{m}{L}</math>
where
- μ is the linear mass of the string (measured in kilograms per metre)
- m is the total mass of the string (measured in kilograms)
- L is the total length of the string (measured in metres)
The term linear density also refers to how dense a line can be drawn.
[edit] Units
Acceptable units include:
- denier
- kilogram per metre
- ounce (mass) per foot
- ounce (mass) per inch
- pound (mass) per foot
- pound (mass) per inch
[edit] See also
| Image:Nuvola apps kruler.png | This standards- or measurement-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This physics-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
