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Compute the density in g/cm? of a piece of metal that has a mass of 0.450 kg and a volume of 52 cm3

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Answer:

Ro = 8.65 [g/cm³]

Step-by-step explanation:

We must remember that density is defined as the ratio of mass to volume.


Ro=m/V

where:

m = mass = 0.450 [kg] = 450 [g]

V = volumen = 52 [cm³]

Ro = density [g/cm³]

Now replacing:


Ro = 450/52\\Ro = 8.65 [g/cm^(3) ]

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