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Calculate the specific gravity of a pure gold nugget (ρ = 19.3 g/cm3)

a)1.00
b)18.3
c)19.3
d)cannot be determined

User KevinMo
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We know, For a substance they both are equal in magnitude, i.e.,

Specific Gravity = Density
Specific Gravity = 19.3 [ As Density = 19.3 ]

In short, option C would be your correct Answer!

Hope this helps!
User Fabio Maffioletti
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