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If 65 gallons of hydraulic oil weighs 350lb, what is the specific weight of the oil in lb/ft^3?

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Answer:

55.655 lb/ft³

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data in question

oil weight i.e. w = 350 lb

oil volume i.e. v = 65 gallons = 6.68403 ft³

To find out

the specific weight of the oil

Solution

We know the specific weight formula is weight / volume

we have given both value so we will put weight and volume value in

specific weight formula i.e.

specific weight = weight / volume

specific weight = 372 / 6.68403 = 55.6550

specific weight = 55.655 lb/ft³

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