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when 5 gram metamorphic rock was droped into a cup of water,the water level rose from 6mL to12 mL. what is the volume and density of the rock

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Answer: Volume: 6mL and Density: 0.833 g/mL

Step-by-step explanation:

water 0 = 6ml

water f = 12ml

volume of rock = water f - water 0

volume of rock = 12 ml - 6ml = 6ml

formula: density = mass / volume

mass = 5 gram

volume = 6 ml

density = 5 gram / 6ml

density ≈ 0.833 g/ml

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