I have two gold rings weighing 7.534g and 5,300 mg. Which is the heavier ring? By how much?

Haresh Vidja asked Mar 11, 2023

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Haresh Vidja asked Mar 11, 2023

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Answer:

7.534g ring is heavier, by 2.234g

Explanation:

Note: mg =

${10}^( - 3) grams$

$5300mg = ( \frac{5300}{ {10}^(3) } )g \\ = ( (5300)/(1000) )g \\ = 5.3g$

From here we can see Ring A (7.534g) is heavier than Ring B(5,300mg)

Difference in Mass = 7.534g - 5.3g

= 2.234g

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