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If the relative density of a metal is 19,what will be the mass of 20cm of the metal when immersed in water?



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Answer:

The mass of 20 cm of the metal is 360 grams.

Step-by-step explanation:

Relative density or specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a standard; usually water for a liquid or solid, and air for a gas. It has no units.

Given, relative density of a metal is 19 and volume of the metal is 20 cm.

We know that, Mass= Volume X Density. So, mass is 19 X 20= 380 grams.

So, weight in water = true weight- upthrust

Desired answer is 380- 20 X 1= 360 grams.

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