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When a chunk of metal is dropped into a container of water, the water level rises 1.2cm. The container is shaped like a square prism, with a base that measures 4cm on each side. What is the density of the medal of its mass is 52 grams? (Express your answer in grams/cm(cubed) rounded to the nearest thousandth.

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Volume of the water displaced
= 1.2*4*4= 19.2 = volume
Density of metal = 52 / 19.2
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