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If the density of water is 1 gram per cm3, the density of the liquid is​

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the density of water is 1 gram per cm3, the density of the liquid is

Step-by-step explanation:

Good question. To convert from gm/cc to kg/M3 (SI units) multiply by 1000. So water is 1000 kg/M3.

Protip. In discussing quantities, always include the units.

If you include units, every conversion factor = 1. Inches to feet? Multiply by 12. That’s just a number. but 12 inches/1 foot = 1.

So if you’re flummoxed about whether to multiply or divide, just rearrange conversion factors until you get the desired units. But always include the units. That’s the key. Oh, you can cancel units just like fractions.

Consider the case above. We have density of water = 1gm/cc, 1 kg = 1000 gm, and 1 meter = 100 cm. We want to get an answer with kg above and meters cubed below.

So: 1 gm/cc x 1 kg/1000 gm x (100 cm)^3/(1 meter)^3 = 1000 kg/meter^3

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