Question

In an experiment to determine the relative density of a liquid, a solid Q weighed as follows:

Weight in air, w=8.6N
Weight in water, w=6.0N
Weight in liquid, w l=5.4N

Calculate the density of the liquid.
a) 0.7 g/cm³
b) 1.0 g/cm³
c) 1.6 g/cm³
d) 2.0 g/cm³

Answer 1

The density of the liquid can be calculated using the formula: Density = (Weight in air - Weight in liquid) / (Weight in water - Weight in liquid). Plugging in the given values, the density of the liquid is 5.33 g/cm³.

Step-by-step explanation:

The density of the liquid can be calculated using the formula:

Density = (Weight in air - Weight in liquid) / (Weight in water - Weight in liquid)

Plugging in the given values:

Density = (8.6 N - 5.4 N) / (6.0 N - 5.4 N)

Density = 3.2 N / 0.6 N

Density = 5.33 g/cm³

Therefore, the density of the liquid is 5.33 g/cm³.